Communicable Diseases due to various kinds of microbes are becoming varied and ever-enlarging in its spectrum. Newer Pathogens are emerging, the features of the conventional pathogens is changing. Nosocomial infections are on an increase. The understanding of the important features of microbes has become essential for all those related with patients care, directly or indirectly. Microbiology for Nurses has been designed exclusively for nursing students and conforms to the syllabus prescribed by the Nursing Council of India. Various sections which have been covered in a user-friendly manner in this book are : 1. General microbiology 2. Virology 3. Clinical microbiology 4. Immunology 5. Medical mycology 6. Practicals in microbiology 7. Systemic bacteriology 8. Medical parasitology 9. Applied microbiology About the Author Dr Rattan Lal Ichhpujani MD, Is a senior microbiologist with over 25 years experience in Teaching of pregraduates, postgraduates, nursing students, and paramedical professionals and providing laboratory support to public health. After teaching about 5 years in Medical College Rohtak initially, he has washed as senior microbiologist in the Central Health Services for over 20 years and is currently Head of the Zoonosis Department of National Institute of Communicable Diseases. He has authored many medical Books and has published over 75 Scientific papers. He has served as WHO consultant/temporary adviser on a number of occasions and has represented India in many intercountry meetings. Dr. Rajesh Bhatia MBBSMD DIMDIT, Has an experience of more than 25 years in the specialty of medical microbiology. During this period he was involved in teaching of this subject in various various national institutes, hospitals and medical colleges. He has a Large number of Research papers to his Credit in both national and international journals