Targeting nursing students undertaking a pre-registration undergraduate program in the UK, this volume provides information about microbiology and infection prevention and control, assists with the Infection Control Essential Skills Cluster that undergirds clinical practice and promotes understanding of theory and practice. Topics discussed include bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites and prions, microbiological specimens, and roles and responsibilities in infection prevention and control. Annotation ?016 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)