The CD-ROM is a fully-searchable reference resource developed to help the user make the most of the vast amount of information available in Topley & Wilson’s Microbiology and Microbial Infections, and contains all of the text, tables, figures, equations and references from the print edition. The content is divided into the five subject areas covered by the books (Virology, Bacteriology, Medical Mycology, Parasitology and Immunology)and can be accessed by browsing through the contents for each subject or by searching across as much or as little of the content as desired using the customisable search function.

The CD-ROM has been developed to allow easy and intuitive use: each chapter is clearly laid out, with hyperlinks
to accompanying figures, tables and references, and useful navigational tools include easily accessible contents
lists, lists of figures and tables for each chapter, and a list of abbreviations available from every screen for quick
reference. Further invaluable features include Medline-linked references, a facility to bookmark sections of interest
and save favourite searches, the facility to print and export elements of the content for further use, and a comprehensive ‘Help’ section.