Born in a poverty-stricken part of Pakistan, the book follows the journey of Prof. Nizam Damani through many struggles in his early life as he shares his personal experience of infectious diseases, from Cholera to COVID-19, which he and his family contracted at various stages throughout their lives. Alongside his remarkable life story the origins of each infectious disease are explored utilising historical context and captivating stories about the individuals who first fought against them.

Mankind vs. Microbes is part memoir, part history lesson on microbiology. Infectious diseases and infection control. It is a compelling story written by one of the world's leading experts in his field, who worked across three continents during his career.