Includes bibliographical references and index.

The concept of micro-organisms -- Bacterial structure and physiology -- Bacterial taxonomy -- Bacterial pathogenicity and epidemiology -- Bacterial genetics and molecular biology -- Viruses -- Fungi -- Host defences -- Immunization --Antimicrobial agents -- Disinfection and sterilization -- Diagnostic microbiology --Infections of the skin and soft tissues -- Genitourinary tract infections --Gastrointestinal infections -- Respiratory tract infections --

Infections of the central nervous system -- Infective endocarditis and sepsis syndrome -- Human herpes viruses -- Blood-borne viruses -- The oral microssora and dental plaque -- Defence mechanisms of the mouth -- Dental caries -- Periodontal diseases -- Infections of the pulp, periapical tissues, and bone of the jaw -- Salivary gland infections -- Oral fungal infections -- Bacterial and viral infections of the oral mucosa -- Antimicrobial agents in dentistry -- Cross-infection control in dentistry.