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Why is it important to study bacteria?
They have made possible our understanding, at the molecular level, of
hundreds of disease-relevant proteins that in turn has enabled rational drug design
to improve human health


What is the conclusion of microbiology?
Most of the microbes in humans live a harmonious existence with human
cells, but disease and infection can be caused when this balance is disrupted or
when the body or immune system is weakened.


What type of course is microbiology?
Microbiology is the science that deals with the study of microorganisms
and the effects of diseases that microorganisms produce. Microbiology studies
the shape, structure (morphology), genetic and metabolic processes in microscopic
and sub-microscopic organisms.




What are the 4 types of infections?


The four different categories of infectious agents are bacteria, viruses, fungi, and
parasites. When studying these agents, researchers isolate them using certain
characteristics: Size of the infectious agent.

Know the Signs and Symptoms of Infection
• Fever (this is sometimes the only sign of an infection).
• Chills and sweats.
• Change in cough or a new cough.
• Sore throat or new mouth sore.
• Shortness of breath.
• Nasal congestion.
• Stiff neck.
• Burning or pain with urination


What is the most serious bacterial infection?
The most deadly bacterial disease contracted by human beings
is mycobacterium tuberculosis, the world's leading infectious disease with more
than 1,700,000 deaths per year. As much as 13% of cases are resistant to most
antibiotics, and about 6% are resistant or unresponsive to essentially all treatment.

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