Medical Microbiology

At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. define microbial agents; 2. describe types of bacteria; 3. explain how the roles of saliva in oral health functions; and 4. describe transmission of infections.

History and scope of microbiology. The general characteristics of microorganisms. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms. Bacterial morphology and cell structure. Growth and Reproduction of microorganisms. Microbial metabolism, antimicrobial agents. Systematic classification of bacteria, fungi, viruses, algae and protozoa; Microbial ecology. Microbial growth and identification. Prevention and Control of Microbial Diseases. Microbes in relation to environment agriculture and industries and many others. List and describe the different types of bacteria. Understand the fungi group of organisms. Explain viruses as micro-organisms. Know Algae and Rickettsia as disease causing organisms. Understand the spread of infection by Direct contact. Understand the spread of infection by Droplet. Explain transmission of infection by insects. Enumerate other method of spread of Infections. Understand how infections are resisted by skin secretion. Explain resistance of body against infection by Desquamation of skin epithelia] cells. Explain how saliva can help the body to resist infection. Understand how the body resists infection through cilia in the Respiratory tract. Explain the following: Immunity. Anaphylaxis. Allergy.