The below mentioned article provides a study note on Pathogens and Pathogenicity. Introduction to Microbial Pathogenicity: Sources and Spread of Infection in the Community: Pathology is the ability of the microbes to initiate the infection. It requires three tributes: (1) Transmissibility or communicability — from one host or reservoir to a fresh host; (2) Infectivity — the ability to breach [...]
In this article we will discuss about Sterilisation and Disinfection:- 1. Meaning of Sterilisation and Disinfection 2. Methods Affecting Sterilisation and Disinfection 3. High Pre-Vacuum Sterilizer 4. Sterilisation by Radiation 5. Sterilisation by Filtration 6. Chemical Agents of Disinfection 7. Sterilisation Methods in Dental Practice. Contents: Meaning of Sterilisation and Disinfection Methods Affecting Sterilisation and Disinfection High Pre-Vacuum Sterilizer Sterilisation [...]
In this article we will discuss about Microorganisms:- 1. History of Microorganisms 2. Inhibition of Microorganisms: Antimicrobial Agents 3. Summary 4. Classes of Antibiotics. History of Microorganisms: When it was assumed that the communicable diseases were caused by microorganisms, the methods of sterilisation, disinfection and sanitation were adopted in the daily practice. In early nineteenth century, the hospitals were dirty [...]