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Microbiology for Nursing & Allied Health Science is a comprehensive and student-friendly textbook designed to provide a strong foundation in microbiology with special reference to nursing and allied health fields. Microbiology, being the study of microorganisms and their impact on health, plays a crucial role in understanding the causes of infectious diseases, methods of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.This book introduces students to the fundamentals of microbiology, including the structure and function of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. It emphasizes the pathogenesis of microbial diseases, host-pathogen interactions, immunity, infection control, and the role of microbes in health and disease. Special attention is given to hospital-acquired infections, sterilization and disinfection techniques, antimicrobial therapy, and laboratory diagnosis, which are directly relevant to nursing practice and healthcare delivery.