Böcker av Michael (University College London) Wilson

This book describes the various microbial communities (microbiota) inhabiting humans as well as their important roles in human health and disease. An ecological approach has been adopted throughout the book to explain why the microbial community at a particular body site has a particular composition when in balance with the host (eubiosis).

This introductory cellular microbiology textbook describes how bacteria cause human diseases. It differs from other books on the subject by describing disease mechanisms in terms of the way in which bacteria subvert normal host cell functions and defence systems to ensure their own survival.

The microbes that live on humans are discussed in this textbook for advanced students. It explains how these indigenous microorganisms come to be on our body and how they can survive there. The benefits of these organisms to humans are discussed along with the diseases that they can cause.