Introduction to Microbiology Flashcards
study of MICROORGANISM /
MICROBES
Microbiology
small organisms that can not
be seen by the naked eye
Microbiology
microbes that cause diseases
Pathogens
microbes that do not cause
disease
Nonpathogens
microbes that live on and in the human body
Indigenous microbiota
do not cause disease under ordinary conditions
Opportunistic pathogens
study of viruses
virology
study of bacteria
bacteriology
study of fungi
mycology
study of protozoa
protozoology
study of algae
phycology
discovered microscope
“ Cell Theory “
Robert Hooke
“ single-lens microscope”
observes accurate description of bacteria, protozoa, fungi
Anton Von Leeuwenhoek
discovered smallpox vaccine
Edward Jenner
aerobes and anaerobes
Pasteurization
Louis Pasteur