Demystifying the increasing reportage of human infections, this book examines the biology of microorganisms and considers the key features of those that cause illness as well as those that do not. Useful for anyone studying biological science.

Book Cover; Title; Contents; Series editor's preface; Introduction; INTRODUCTION TO MICRO-ORGANISMS; Bacterial structure and function; Bacterial growth; Viruses; Fungi; Microbial death; Microbial taxonomy; MICROBIAL INFECTIONS OF HUMANS; Types of association; Bacteria as parasites; Viruses as parasites; Fungi as parasites; Control of microbial infections; Index.