Essentials of Medical Microbiology (Sukshm Jeev Vigyan) (Hindi)

This book covers syllabus of several courses such as BScMLT (Bachelor?s Degree in Medical Lab Technology) and other Allied Health Science Courses, BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) and AYUSH courses?BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery), BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery), BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery), BNYS (Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yoga Science) and BSMS (Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery), with an Organism based approach in microbiology.Microbiology written in an organism-based approach?Bacteriology, Virology, Parasitology, and Mycology covered separately. Approach: Microbiology written in an organism-based approach?Bacteriology, Virology, Parasitology, and Mycology covered separately. Section 1: General Microbiology section is meticulously structured with the inclusion of general bacteriology, divided into several subchapters. Section 2: Immunology section covers topics such as immunity, antigen, antibody, complement, Ag-Ab reactions, immune system, immune response, hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency disorders, immunoprophylaxis, and immunohematology. Section 3: Hospital Infection Control section comprises topics such as HAI, standard and transmission-based precautions, sterilization and disinfection, biomedical waste management (BMW), needle stick injury, environmental surveillance, and antimicrobial stewardship. Section 4: Systematic Bacteriology section covers topics such as gram-positive cocci, gram-negative cocci, gram-positive bacilli, anaerobes, mycobacteria, gram-negative bacilli, Spirochetes, Rickettsiae, Chlamydiae, and Mycoplasma. Section 5: Virology section covers topics related to as DNA viruses and RNA viruses. COVID-19, the most catastrophic disease of today?s date, has been addressed as a completely new chapter covering in detail. Section 6: Parasitology section covers topics on parasites related to medical field. Section 7: Mycology section covers topics such as superficial mycoses, subcutaneous mycoses, systemic mycoses, and opportunistic fungal infections. Section 8: Applied Microbiology section comprises topics on various infective syndromes such as bloodstream infection, meningitis, UTI, diarrhea, respiratory infection, and others. A separate chapter on Specimen Collection has been incorporated covering in-depth various aspects of appropriate specimen collection?correct technique, adequate volume, and at the correct time (before the start of antimicrobials). Annexures incorporated at the end cover relevant topics such as laboratory-acquired infections, laboratory safety, quality control in Microbiology, and Practical Microbiology.