This edition offers a concise and pleasant presentation of subjects including parasitology, entomology, and mycology. New topics such as Antimicrobial Stewardship, Clinical Case Discussions (in Question-Answer format), AETCOM, and Applied Microbiology (including Clinical Microbiology discussions) are added to enhance clinical relevance and applicability. The content is organized into twelve well-structured sections. This edition is enriched with color illustrations, photographs, flowcharts, and tables to facilitate better understanding. The Clinical Microbiology section, in particular, is designed to support budding doctors, interns, residents, and practicing physicians who often face challenges in the proper collection and transportation of clinical samples to laboratories. ? Content that is stimulating, mature, engaging, and thought-provoking, encouraging deeper exploration of key concepts. ? A multidisciplinary, holistic approach that ensures that the material is comprehensive yet easy to grasp. ? A reader-friendly format, presented in bullet points, and richly supplemented with illustrations, flowcharts, tables, and more. ? Inclusion of new and relevant topics such as: o Antimicrobial stewardship o Clinical case discussions (in question-answer format) o Attitude, ethics, and communication (AETCOM) o Applied microbiology (including clinical microbiology discussions) ? Written in a simple, clear, and lucid language for better comprehension. ? Full-color illustrations and photographs enhance understanding and retention of concepts. ? The book remains compact yet comprehensive, maintaining its long-standing tradition of clarity and relevance.