Why take the clinical microbiology and infectious diseases course?
Facts:
- Bacteria is with us all the time
- know which bacteria are living in our body without causing us harm = normal flora
- And which ones cause us diseases = pathogens
- And also, which ones cause us diseases when we are in an immunocompromised state
- Understand the modes of action of antibiotics to determine which antibiotics are suitable for treating specific organisms.
Applications:
- Learn about the 4 diff body systems: GI, urinary, reproductive and respiratory
- Learn about which common bacteria causes UTI
- Interesting observations regarding the relationship between the type of bacteria isolated and the seasons and festivities occurring during that time of the year
- Determine which ones are normal flora and which ones are pathogens in sputum samples
- How to utilize your basic knowledge of bacteria to understand the diseases they cause in different body systems
Problem solve:
- Learn to problem-solve when testing does not yield the expected results. Identify whether the issue lies with bacteria, machinery, media, quality control, or a technologist error
Take Pride:
- Be proud of the work you do; you are helping doctors to diagnose patients! In addition, the level of collaboration you engage in with various healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, pathologists, hematologists, microbiologists and many more will highlight the significance of the work you contribute to and undertake alongside them.
- Assist family members in interpreting laboratory results!
- When you hear about a specific bacteria causing disease in the news, you can become the go-to source for your friends and family, explaining its implications and significance.
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