This text covers medically relevant microorganisms, organized by the system affected by the disease. It covers topics such the principles of microbiology including growth, genetics, metabolism and reproduction; and applications of microbiology to human disease, agriculture and food science.
Scientific study of microorganisms -- Micobial physiology : cellular biology -- Microbial genetics : molecular biology -- Microbial replication and growth -- Microorganisms and human diseases -- Applied and environmental microbiology -- Survey of microorganisms.
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