Essentials of Practical Microbiology, 2nd Edition
Author: Apurba Sankar Sastry
This updated edition, based on the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) guidelines by the Medical Council of India (MCI), is a comprehensive guide for MBBS students to excel in microbiology practicals, records, and university examinations while mastering the diagnosis of infectious diseases.
Key Features:
📚 Comprehensive Coverage:
Divided into two sections:
🧪 General Microbiology and Hospital Infection Control
🦠Systemic Microbiology
📝 Student-Centric Content:
Clear guidance on:
✅ What to read for practical classes
✍️ What to write in records
🎓 What to focus on for university exams
🔄 Updated and Enhanced Content:
🪱 Integrated Parasitology section
🏥 Updated Hospital Infection Control topics
🧼 Revised chapter on Sterilization and Disinfection
🦠 Dedicated chapter on COVID-19
🤝 Inclusion of AETCOM (Attitude, Ethics, and Communication) module
🧩 Practical Focus:
🧠 Problem-Solving Exercises (PSE) at the start of each chapter
📖 Separate chapter for university practical exam preparation
🖼️ Over 700 images aligned with practical demonstrations
This book is a must-have for MBBS students, ensuring a clear, focused, and updated approa
ch to mastering microbiology in practical settings.
