Microbiology An Introduction

This book covers all aspects of microbiology?basic and applied, including medical, environmental, agricultural and industrial. One primary emphasis is medical: two entire parts (Parts III and IV) of the book deal with microbial diseases. These follow a consideration of the basic science of microbiology (Part I) and a survey of the various kinds of microorganisms (Part II). Finally, we examine the way humans use microorganisms and the essential roles microorganisms play in Earth?s ecology (Part V).