The book "Clinical Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach by Cowan" is written by Bruce C. Cowan, who has been practicing as a medical physician for 31 years. His vast experience as a laboratory technician and surgeon has given him the ability to identify the causes of diseases and develop the necessary modalities and equipment for effective diagnostic and therapeutic applications. He has also gained considerable knowledge regarding the concepts of immunology, enzyme reactions and genetics. These are important subjects in the field of clinical microbiology. This book has some chapters that include microbiology lab practices, diagnosis and differentiation of species, viral pathogenesis in the immune system, genital diseases, reproductive techniques, physical and metabolic aspects and risk factors of sexually transmitted diseases.
The book provides various techniques that help in providing effective diagnosis and therapeutic service. It makes use of genetic and molecular biology analysis to identify and describe the etiology of diseases. It also describes the anatomy, physiology and immunology of the body. Other than that it also discusses the management and use of pharmacological agents, hormonal therapy, vaccines and the use of homeopathic medicines.