Microbiology :)

[blank_start]Microbiology[blank_end] is the study of microscopic forms of life.

Infection is one of the biggest causes of global illness.

What are the top 3 parasitic global concerns?

Human microbiome refers to the individual cells and organic components within us.

A [blank_start]pathogen[blank_end] is a microbe that harms us. On the other hand, a [blank_start]commensal[blank_end] microbe is one that helps us.

What are some benefits of the human flora?

Giving [blank_start]broad[blank_end] [blank_start]spectrum[blank_end] [blank_start]antibiotics[blank_end] is one of the most common reasons for opportunistic infections as it clears out the [blank_start]natural[blank_end] flora and gives room for [blank_start]pathogenic[blank_end] microbes to inhabit.

Where can you find microorganisms?

Infection happens many ways: You can get measles through exposure to [blank_start]droplets[blank_end]. Oral transmission can occur through the exchange of [blank_start]saliva[blank_end], such as when kissing or sharing food/drink. An example is [blank_start]ecoli[blank_end]. [blank_start]Direct[blank_end] [blank_start]inoculation[blank_end] is due to direct trauma, such as injections or an [blank_start]insect[blank_end] bite. There is also [blank_start]sexual[blank_end] transmission, as is the case with HIV and/or chylamydia. Sometimes transmission is [blank_start]transplacental[blank_end], such as rubella infections. Finally, direct skin contact is another way transmission occurs. An example is [blank_start]athlete's[blank_end] [blank_start]foot[blank_end].

Which of these are types of vaccines we give

Combination vaccines work just as fine as individual vaccines do

Gaps between vaccines should be allowed.

Vaccine failure: [blank_start]Primary[blank_end] failure  Individual does not respond adequately [blank_start]Secondary[blank_end] failure  responds adequately but the immunity fades overtime

An [blank_start]anaphylactic[blank_end] reaction is the main contraindication to a vaccine.

Which of these vaccines should be given to preschoolers?

which of these vaccines should be given for teenagers as boosters?

[blank_start]Shingles[blank_end] is given as a vaccine to the elderly. In most western countries, only high risk groups recieve the [blank_start]BCG[blank_end] (for tuberculosis) and [blank_start]Hep B[blank_end]