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
