Clinical Microbiology: An Introduction for Healthcare Professionals

Book info: Clinical Microbiology: An Introduction for Healthcare Professionals (Paperback, 410 pages) – Bailliere Tindall, 2000. Language: English.

This book provides clearand concise information about microorganisms, how they cause infection and how they can be treated. The many illustrations throughout the text help make the information more accessible and the comprehensive referencing used will enable further in depth study if required by the reader.

• This is an excellent guide to microbiology and immunology, includinga wide range of information on bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa.

Provides an overview of infection control

• Reviews how infections are spread

Editorial Reviews About the Author Jennie Wilson has a first degree in microbiology, a Master’s in Public Health, PhD in surveillance of healthcare associated infection (HCAI) and is a registered nurse. She has 30 years’ experience in infection prevention & control (IPC), has worked as a senior IPC practitioner in NHS Trusts in London and was a key player in establishing the first national surveillance programmes on HCAI in England.