Microbiology, immunology, epidemiology and hygiene

The textbook summarizes the basic knowledge from the fields of microbiology, immunology, epidemiology and hygiene, which are highly interrelated fields. It is particularly suitable for students of secondary and higher medical schools, where these disciplines are often combined into one course – thus providing a comprehensive overview of the topic.

In the first part of the publication, the individual microorganisms, their structure and functioning, and then the possible responses of the macroorganism to a pathogenic stimulus are divided and described.

The epidemiological section, which is divided into general and special sections, focuses on the process of disease spread and then describes individual infectious diseases. The hygiene chapter focuses on the various sub-sectors of this sector, in particular the hygiene of healthcare facilities and its importance in the prevention of nosocomial infections.