Includes bibliographical references and index.

The microbial world -- Handling and growing microorganisms -- Bacterial structure and function -- Mycology -- Protozoa -- Viruses and viral infections -- Characteristics of other microorganisms and infectious agents -- Infection and immunity -- Antibiotics : their mechanisms of action, selection, and use -- Characteristics of modern antibiotics -- Antifungal agents -- Antiviral agents -- Resistance of microorganisms to antibiotics -- Antimicrobial stewardship -- Bioburdens : the enumeration and identification of bacteria -- Classes of non-antibiotic antimicrobial agents -- The manufacture of medicines : product contamination and preservation -- Design of sterilization processes -- The operation and control of sterilization processes -- The use of microorganisms in the manufacture of medicines.

Pharmaceutical Science

Sumaiya Kainat Bintey Kohinoor