CLS 460 - Medical Microbiology

Institution:

Bellarmine University

Subject:

Description:

A study of medically important bacteria, mycobacteria, and obligate intracellular organisms. Microbial physiology, genetics, metabolism, and principles of host-parasite relationships are discussed. Media selection and cultivation, sterilization, disinfection, staining, microscopy, and safety are included. Microbial disease detection and identification by body site are stressed, with special emphasis on residential flora, selection pressure, and the immunocompromised patient. Biochemical and molecular identification methods and methods of antibiotic sensitivity testing are evaluated and compared. (Corequisites: 461) Spring only.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bellarmine.edu

Phone Number:

(502) 272-8263

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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