Description

Bacteriology Methods for the Study of Infectious Diseases by Rowena Jenkins and Sarah Maddocks is a practical and research-focused reference that presents modern laboratory techniques used to investigate bacterial pathogens and infectious diseases. The book bridges classical bacteriology with contemporary experimental approaches, making it highly relevant for both academic study and laboratory research.

The text covers a wide range of bacteriological methods, including bacterial culture and isolation, identification techniques, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, virulence factor analysis, biofilm studies, and host–pathogen interaction models. It also introduces essential molecular biology techniques, such as PCR-based methods, genetic manipulation, and genomic approaches used in infectious disease research.

Emphasis is placed on experimental design, data interpretation, and methodological accuracy, helping readers understand not only how techniques are performed but also why they are used. The book supports the study of bacterial pathogenesis, antibiotic resistance, and disease mechanisms through clearly explained protocols and research applications.

This resource is especially suitable for microbiology and biomedical science students, postgraduate researchers, laboratory scientists, and infectious disease researchers seeking a reliable guide to bacteriological methods used in modern infectious disease investigation.