Incorporation of the recent advances of medical microbiology. Written in simple, brief and easy lucid language. Enriched with colored illustrations, flowcharts, tables, etc. added to enhance the understanding of the text. A few new chapters, such as zoonosis, quality control is also included. Inclusion of parasitology (Protozoa and Helminths) and entomology is distinct inclusion. Clinical microbiology and applied microbiology has been covered sufficiently. The volume remains comprehensive and compact.