Microbiology

Most microorganisms are not pathogenic for humans. Commensal microorganisms (mostly bacteria) make up the normal flora of the human body; they are generally harmless and actually protect the host from invasion by pathogenic microorganisms.  They… Read More »Microorganisms and Their Human Hosts

  Learning Objectives: You should be able to: describe the relative impact of infectious diseases on human health and morbidity, and the effects they can have on human behavior and society, political policy, and the… Read More »Introduction to Infectious Disease