Manual of Clinical Microbiology, Volume 1

The 10th edition of the Manual of Clinical Microbiology continues to set the standard for state-of-the-science laboratory practice as the most authoritative reference in the field. This 10th edition represents the collaborative efforts of 22 editors and more than 260 authors from around the world, all experienced researchers and practitioners in medical and diagnostic microbiology. Together, they have brought the manual fully up to date, producing a remarkable work of two volumes, nine sections, and 149 chapters that is filled with the latest research findings, infectious agents, methods, practices, and safety guidelines. -- from publisher's web site.