Microbial Biology & Infection

• Microbial classification and its basis

• Bacteria and bacterial diseases

1. Structure and composition.

2. Metabolism, physiology, and regulation.

3. Genetics.

4. Nature and mechanisms of action of virulence factors.

5. Pathophysiology of infection.

6. Epidemiology and ecology.

7. Principles of cultivation, assay, and laboratory diagnosis.

• viruses and viral diseases

1. Physical and chemical properties.

2. Replication.

3. Genetics.

4. Principles of cultivation, assay, and laboratory diagnosis.

5. Molecular basis of pathogenesis.

6. Pathophysiology of infection.

7. Latent and persistent infections.

8. Epidemiology.

9. Oncogenic viruses.

• Fungi and fungal infections

1. Structure, physiology, cultivation, and laboratory diagnosis.

2. Pathogenesis and epidemiology.

• Parasites and parasitic diseases

1. Structure, physiology, and laboratory diagnosis.

2. Pathogenesis and epidemiology.

• Principles of sterilization and pure culture technique