Microbiology & Immunology

Arlo Guthrie — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:43:26 GMT

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This chapter covers elementary microbiology and immunology.

Microbiology = The study of microorganisms and their effect on living cells. These microorganisms (or microbes) include bacteria, viruses, protozoa and fungi.

Immunology = The study of immunity; how the body protects itself from foreign material.

In addition, the various endoparasites and ectoparasites seen commonly in small animal veterinary practice are described.

Endoparasites = Parasites that live within the body of their host.

Ectoparasites = Parasites that live predominantly on the external surface of their host.

Learning Objectives
The learning objectives of this chapter are:

To be proficient in the use of terms and definitions covering elementary micro-biology.
To understand elementary immunology.
To understand elementary bacteriology.
To understand elementary virology.
To understand elementary mycology.
To be competent in the identification and treatment of common endoparasites affecting small animals.
To be competent in the identification and treatment of common ectoparasites affecting small animals.