Revised and updated with the latest data from the field, the Tenth Edition of award-winning author Jeffrey Pommerville’s classic text provides nursing and allied health students with a firm foundation in microbiology, with an emphasis on human disease. Dr. Pommerville incorporates accessible, engaging pedagogical elements and student-friendly ancillaries to help students maximise their understanding and retention of key concepts. With an inviting “Learning Design” format and Study Smart notes to students, Fundamentals of Microbiology, Tenth Edition ensures student success as they delve into the exciting world of microbiology.

Ch 1 Microbiology: Then and Now Ch 2 Building Blocks of Life Ch 3 Tools for Microorganisms Ch 4 Bacterial and Archaeal Cells Ch 5 Microbial Nutrition Ch 6 Metabolism of Microorganisms Ch 7 Physical and Chemical Methods Ch 8 Microbial Genetics Ch 9 Genetic Engineering Ch 10 Airborne Bacterial Diseases Ch 11 Food & Waterborne Diseases Ch 12 Arthropodborne Diseases Ch 13 Sexually Transmitted Diseases Ch 14 Viruses & Virus-Like Agents Ch 15 Respiratory and Skin infections Ch 16 Viral Infections of the Blood Ch 17 The Fungi Ch 18 The Parasites Ch 19 Infection and Disease Ch 20 Innate Immunity Ch 21 Acquired Immunity Ch 22 Immunity and Serology Ch 23 Immune Disorders and AIDS Ch 24 Antimicrobial Drugs Ch 25 Microbiology of Foods Ch 26 Environmental Microbiology Ch 27 Microbiology and Biotechnology