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Essentials of Microbiology is an extensive guide to all aspects of microbiology covering immunology, bacteriology, virology, medical mycology, diagnostic medical microbiology, and many miscellaneous infections. The book is divided into 89 chapters across seven sections. Each chapter begins with an outline and concludes with key points, multiple choice, short and long questions. Two bacteriology sections are included, the first covering the basics of general bacteriology, and the second covering systemic bacteriology, with discussion on the classification, antigen structure, toxins and enzymes, and laboratory diagnosis of various kinds of bacteria. The virology section covers virus structure, classification and evolution, their interaction with host organism physiology and immunity, the diseases they cause, and their use in research and therapy. The mycology section covers fungal infections, and amongst miscellaneous infections covered are microbes of the human body, hospital-acquired infections and hospital waste management. Essentials of Microbiology is enhanced by over 200 images and illustrations and 181 tables. The final chapter on practical microbiology for MBBS students makes this book ideal for medical undergraduates. Key Points Comprehensive guide to microbiology Covers immunology, bacteriology, virology, medical mycology, diagnostic medical microbiology, and many miscellaneous infections 208 images and illustrations, 181 tables
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Diseases of ear, nose and throat is a popular textbook of ent. The first edition of the book was published in 1992. Since then it has received wide acceptance from the readers and every attempt has been made to update the current edition in the light of the advances made by the specialty. The current sixth edition of the book marks 22nd year of its publication. Key features: new and thoroughly updated chapters proptosis/orbital tumors thyroid gland and its disorders surgery of thyroid anatomy and physiology of para-nasal sinuses tumors of nasopharynx congenital lesions of larynx and stridor foreign bodies of air and food passages laser surgery, radiofrequency surgery and hyperbaric oxygen therapy hiv infection/aids and ent manifestations table of contents: section i: diseases of ear section ii: diseases of nose and para nasal sinuses section iii: diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands section iv: diseases of pharynx section v: diseases of larynx and trachea section vi: thyroid gland and its disorders section vii: diseases of oesophagus section viii: recent advances section ix: clinical methods in ent and neck masses section x: operative surgery appendices
