Q1
Define medical microbiology.
Medical microbiology can be defined as a branch of microbiology that deals with the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of infectious diseases.
Q2
What is the golden era of microbiology?
The time between 1850 to 1915 is considered as the golden era of microbiology.
Q3
What is the relevance of microbiology in nursing?
In nursing, microbiology helps the professionals to understand the interaction between humans and microbes. It also helps in understanding the basic morphology, reproductive and biochemical properties of microorganisms.
Q4
State the contribution of scientists in microbiology.
Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch gave the germ theory of disease and Koch’s postulates, which was a big contribution to the beginning of microbiology.