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Textbook of Applied Microbiology: Including Infection Control and Safety – 2nd Edition

Textbook of Applied Microbiology: Including Infection Control and Safety (2nd Edition) provides a practical and clearly structured approach to the application of microbiology in healthcare, laboratory, industrial, and environmental settings. This edition emphasizes the role of microorganisms in real-world contexts while highlighting best practices in safety and infection prevention.

The book covers key areas such as applied bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology, alongside essential topics in infection control, biosafety, sterilization, disinfection, antimicrobial use, and laboratory safety procedures. It also addresses quality assurance, risk management, and regulatory standards relevant to microbiological work.

Updated content in the second edition reflects current guidelines, emerging pathogens, and modern laboratory techniques. Case examples and practical explanations help readers understand how microbiological principles are applied to prevent infections and maintain safety in clinical and non-clinical environments.

This textbook is well suited for students of applied and clinical microbiology, nursing and allied health programs, laboratory personnel, infection control practitioners, and public health professionals.