Written as per the latest competency-based medical education (CBME) curriculum of NMC for MBBS and MD (Microbiology)
Rearrangement of all chapters in a sequential format with thorough revision and updation to include new data, new concepts, and recent advances in diagnosis, treatment, and vaccine prophylaxis
All relevant competencies, along with their corresponding chapter numbers, are listed in the competency table provided in the initial pages following the TOC
Added new section of Systemic Parasitology based on individual competencies comprising chapters, such as cardiovascular, respiratory, central nervous system, etc.
Case-based study questions at the end of each chapter as per the new curriculum to help problem-based learning. Answers are provided at the end of the section
Addition of many new photographs, tables, flowcharts, and boxes in the current edition brings a new and fresh look and reinvigorates the reading experience
Details of diagnostic methods of different parasites are given in a separate chapter
Covered chapter-wise MCQs for preparations of undergraduate as well as postgraduate examination
Presents Key Points in each chapter for last-minute revision
Arranges the whole content of the book in a bulleted format and uses subheads for increased readability
Lifecycle charts of different parasites are provided with the book.