By Richard Goering BA MSc PhD, Hazel M. Dockrell BA (Mod) PhD, Mark Zuckerman BSc(Hons) MBBS MRCP MSc FRCPath, Peter L. Chiodini BSc MBBS PhD FRCP FRCPath FFTM RCPS(Glas)

MIMS’ Medical Microbiology and Immunology is loved internationally for its thorough yet easy-to-follow coverage of microbiology, infectious diseases, and immunology as a dynamic interplay between microbes and host. Covering the fundamentals of these closely linked disciplines, MIMS’ takes a systems approach to elaborate on epidemiology, clinical presentation, pathogenesis, and diagnostic approaches, as well as treatment and infection control considerations, supplemented by case-based examples. Complex scientific and clinical concepts are explained clearly and simply with the help of illustrations and a range of accompanying online content. Students will come away with a deep understanding of topics and processes, and will return to this book for reference time and again.

Clear writing and easy-to-understand explanations – perfect for students learning to grasp the fundamentals of both microbiology and immunology

User-friendly format with colour coding, key concept boxes, and dynamic illustrations for easy navigation

Organised by body system – goes beyond the ‘bug parade’ to help you understand clinical context

Pathogen Parade (electronic supplement) – a quick cross-referenced glossary of viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi

Vaccine Parade (electronic supplement) – quick-reference coverage of the most commonly used vaccines in current clinical practice

Clinical cases and multiple-choice self-assessments (electronic supplement) support learning