Microbiology

Microbiology includes the following subcategories:

Immunology

A.  Cells of the immune system
B.  Antigens, antibodies & complement
C.  Hypersensitivities & immunopathologies
D.  Immunization/vaccination
E.  Assessment of immune responses/serology
 

Bacteria

A.  Structure & biochemical characteristics
B.  Resistance, genetics, antigenicity & pathogenicity
C.  Communicable & infectious diseases
D.  Reservoirs of infection & modes of transmission
 

Viruses and Prions

A.  Structure & biochemical characteristics
B.  Resistance, genetics, antigenicity & pathogenicity
C.  Communicable & infectious diseases
D.  Reservoirs of infection & modes of transmission
 

Fungi

A.  Structure & biochemical characteristics
B.  Resistance, genetics, antigenicity & pathogenicity
C.  Communicable & infectious diseases
D.  Reservoirs of infection & modes of transmission
 

Parasites

A.  Structure & biochemical characteristics
B.  Resistance, genetics, antigenicity & pathogenicity
C.  Communicable & infectious diseases
D.  Reservoirs of infection & modes of transmission
 

Epidemiology and Disease Control

A.  Health agencies & reporting/monitoring
B.  Prevention, identification & control methods for communicable diseases
C.  Population health assessments
D.  Emerging diseases