Molecular Bacteriology: Protocols and Clinical Applications

This collection of molecular methods brings together a wide range of detailed techniques for the diagnosis and investigation of bacterial infections. In addition to the step-by-step instruction and extensive notes that ensure reproducibility, the contibutors have also included mini-reviews on various pathogen species and types of antibiotic resistance to show how these techniques may be applied. This book should be of interest to microbiologists working in diagnostic laboratories, bacteriologists and molecular biologists.