Download Recommended Reading for MSc in Medical Microbiology 2014-2015

Recommended Reading for MSc in Medical Microbiology 2014-2015
Textbooks:
Mim’s Medical Microbiology (5th edn) Eds: R Goering, H Dockrell, M Zuckerman, I Roitt, P
Chiodini, Elsevier 2012.
Popular textbook with a systems based format that provides an excellent introduction to viruses, bacteria, fungi and
parasites that cause human disease. Contains review questions at the end of each chapter and memorably clear diagrams
and lists useful for examination revision.
Medical Microbiology (6th edn) Eds: PR Murray, KS Rosenthal, MA Pfaller, Elsevier 2009.
This is a seminal textbook for scientists working in all life science areas. Any chapter is a ‘good read’ making cell biology
comprehensible and enjoyable!
Bacterial Pathogenesis: a Molecular Approach (3rd edn) Eds: BA Wilson, AA Salyers, DD Whitt, ME
Winkler, ASM Press 2010.
Focuses on core principles based on the growing understanding of the underlying similarities among pathogens and their
mechanisms of action. Presents the latest research to help students explore the mechanisms by which bacterial pathogens
cause infections in humans and animals. Includes new coverage of key findings on the mechanisms of bacterial secretion,
toxins, and regulation.
Brock Biology of Microorganisms (13th edn.), Eds: MT Madigan, JM Martinko, D Stahl, DP Clark;
2010
Organised around six thematic units, this is a highly recommended microbiology textbook that comprehensively takes the
reader from fundamental principles of molecular biology, microbial diversity and genetics to new developments in
microbial ecology and medical microbiology.
Medical Microbiology: A Guide to Microbial Infections (18th edn) Eds: D Greenwood, RCB Slack,
MR Barer, WL Irving, Elsevier Churchill Livingstone 2012.
This classic microbiology textbook is regularly updated and combines accurate and systematic coverage of medical
microbiology (from viruses to helminths) with clinically relevant detail including diagnosis, treatment, epidemiology and
control of infection in humans.
Encyclopedia of Virology (3rd edn) Eds: Brian W.J. Mahy & Marc H.V. Van Regenmortel, Elservier
2008
Unique in its use of concise "mini-review" articles, this praised work covers biological, molecular, and medical topics
concerning viruses in animals, plants, bacteria and insects. Now in five volumes, this new edition has been extensively
revised and updated to reflect the 50% increase in identified and accepted viruses since the year 2000. Its content and
layout is not as forbidding as some virology textbooks (not included in this list) and students should find this book
invaluable for reference during Core teaching and for exam revision.
Principles of Molecular Virology (5th edn) by AJ Cann, Academic Press 2011
(Paper and CD-Rom versions available at LSHTM)
This user-friendly paperback is a good introduction to modern virology. It provides comprehensive understanding of the
subject and explains virus structure, replication, gene function and pathogenesis in a clear and concise manner. New
material on virus structure, virus evolution, zoonoses, bushmeat, SARS and bioterrorism.
Journals:
Trends in Microbiology, Elsevier Ltd
Nature Reviews Microbiology, Nature Publishing Group
Both these review journals provide very accessible introductions to current “cutting edge” topics in microbiology.