Mackie & McCartney Practical Medical Microbiology, 14th Edition

Mackie & McCartney Practical Medical Microbiology, 14th Edition is a classic reference for medical microbiology laboratory techniques and diagnostic procedures. Edited by J. G. Collee with contributions from A. G. Fraser, B. P. Marmion and A. Simmons, this book provides practical guidance for understanding microorganisms, laboratory investigations and diagnostic microbiology.

Published by Elsevier / Churchill Livingstone, this reference covers laboratory organization, safety, specimen handling, culture methods, microbial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Its practical approach makes it useful for students and professionals who need a foundation in diagnostic microbiology and laboratory procedures.

Key Features

• Comprehensive reference for practical medical microbiology.
• Explains laboratory organization and safety procedures.
• Covers specimen collection, processing and handling.
• Discusses bacterial culture, isolation and identification techniques.
• Includes methods for identifying clinically important microorganisms.
• Covers aerobic and anaerobic bacteriology.
• Discusses biochemical tests and bacterial identification methods.
• Includes antimicrobial susceptibility testing and interpretation.
• Covers diagnostic approaches to bacterial infections.
• Discusses serological methods and related laboratory techniques.
• Provides practical information on medical bacteriology and laboratory investigations.
• Useful as a reference for clinical microbiology laboratory work.
• Supports the study of diagnostic microbiology and laboratory-based medical education.

Ideal For

• MBBS students studying medical microbiology
• Medical microbiology postgraduate students
• Clinical microbiology laboratory trainees
• Medical laboratory science students
• Microbiology researchers
• Laboratory technologists and professionals
• Healthcare professionals studying diagnostic microbiology
• Academic libraries and medical institutions

Buy Mackie & McCartney Practical Medical Microbiology, 14th Edition from Century Publishers for a practical reference on laboratory methods, microbial identification, specimen processing and diagnostic microbiology. It is a useful addition to the library of medical students, laboratory professionals and microbiology trainees.