The normal microflora, also known as the normal microbiome, refers to the microorganisms that naturally inhabit the human body. These microorganisms include bacteria, viruses, and fungi, and are found in …

NORMAL MICROFLORA

The Gut Microbiome
The gut microbiome refers to the collection of microorganisms that inhabit the gastrointestinal tract. The gut microbiome is the most studied part of the normal microflora and is known to …

Difference between disinfection and sterilization
Disinfection is the process of eliminating or reducing harmful microorganisms from a surface or object, to a level that is safe for handling or use. Disinfection is typically achieved through …

Difference between illness and diseases
illness is a general term that refers to a state of being unwell or feeling sick. An illness can be caused by many different factors, including infections, injuries, or underlying …

THE MOLECULAR APPROACH TO KOCH’S POSTULATE
The molecular postulates can be briefly summarized as follows: The virulence trait under study should be associated much more with pathogenic strains of the species than with nonpathogenic strains. …

Koch’s Postulates
German physician Robert Koch (1843–1910) demonstration the first direct of the role of bacteria in causing disease.

GERM THEORY OF DISEASE

THE THEORY OF SPONTANEOUS GENERATION
DEFINITION This is the theory that postulates that living organisms develop from non-living things

IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES IN MICROBIOLOGY
A REPORT ON GENERA CLOSTRIDIUM
AN OVERVEIW Species in genus Clostridium are phylogenetically classified in domain: bacteria; kingdom: prokaryotae; phylum: firmicutes; class: clostridia; order: clostridiales and genus: Clostridium