PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY: A Textbook provides concise yet wide ranging views on important aspects of microbiology for students pursuing undergraduate courses in pharmacy, dental, medical and science departments.

• • Simple and easy to understand with latest information on wide ranges of topics in Pharmaceutical Microbiology • Important terms and definitions have been highlighted to emphasize key learning points • Well labeled diagrams, tables, flow charts and pictures to enhance the learning experience

Preface / Acknowledgements / History of Microbiology / Microscopy / Morphology of Bacteria / Classification and Nomenclature of Bacteria / Sterilization and Sterility Testing of Pharmaceutical Preparations / Disinfection / Bacterial Nutrition and Growth / Culture Media / Culture Methods and Identification of Bacteria / Bacterial Genetics / Antimicrobial Agents and Drug Resistance / Introduction to Mycology / Introduction to Viruses / Preservation and Maintenance of Lab Cultures / Microbial Spoilage / Preservatives in Pharmaceutical Products / Microbiological Assay / Fermentation and Fermented Products / Immunity / Immunization and Preparation of Vaccines and Sera / Index.

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students