We express our sincere gratitude to all those who have contributed, directly or indirectly, to the successful completion of this book, “Medical Microbiology: Scenario-Based MCQs (As per NMC CBME Guidelines).” First and foremost, we are deeply thankful to our teachers and mentors whose guidance, encouragement, and academic insight have laid a strong foundation for our understanding of medical microbiology. Their dedication to teaching and passion for the subject have been a constant source of inspiration. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our co-authors, Dr. Debapriya Das Chaudhuri, Dr. Nadeem Amin, and Dr. Aadam Najeeb, for their valuable contributions, subject expertise, and collaborative efforts, which have enriched the content and enhanced the academic quality of this book. We are grateful to Book Saga Publications for their professional support, editorial assistance, and commitment throughout the publication process. Their cooperation and timely guidance played a crucial role in bringing this work to fruition.
We also acknowledge the National Medical Commission (NMC) for the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) framework, which served as a guiding structure in designing scenario-based questions aligned with current curricular requirements.
Special thanks are due to our colleagues, postgraduate students, and undergraduate learners whose feedback and academic discussions helped refine the MCQs and ensure their clinical relevance and clarity. Finally, we extend our sincere gratitude to our families and friends for their patience, understanding, and unwavering support throughout this academic endeavor. We hope this book will serve as a useful learning and revision tool for medical students and contribute meaningfully to their preparation in medical microbiology.