Aims at teaching microbiological principles and techniques to MLT students (BSc and Diploma) in a reader-friendly way. It provides the students with the basic knowledge of the subject while at the same time providing details wherever required.

The text has been written in accordance with the MLT syllabus with greater stress being laid on General Bacteriology, Systemic Bacteriology, and Parasitology, which form the backbone of microbiological diagnosis.

The subject matter in each chapter has been broken down into smaller segments in the form of a lesson plan to aid understanding. The language is simple and easy to follow.

Besides MLT students, medical undergraduates, dentists, nurses and clinical practitioners may find this book immensely useful for a quick revision.