Deals with the basic rudimentary facts, which medical, and other health science students should be familiar with in their learning process Consists of didactic ideas and the new pattern of Competency Based Practical Microbiology, Clinical Microbiology including Hospital-associated Infections (HAIs) Chapters range from General Microbiology, which address the basic concept in microbiology, newer concept of Applied Microbiology Includes the latest nomenclature, classification, and taxonomy of the microorganisms to be abreast with the current updates Introduced photographs for a lucid understanding on the topic under discussion Recent advances that are increasingly applied in the rapid diagnosis of infectious diseases Likely questions and short notes that are important in the practice of medicine have been included Few case studies have also been included at the end This book emphasis in a workbook style so that students can understand and write the practical notes.