Microbiology for Health Sciences: Infectious Diseases

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from the lecture on microbiology and infectious diseases.

Microbiology

The study of microorganisms, living things too small for the eye to see.

Infectious Disease

A disease caused by microorganisms (m/o's).

DALY

Disability Adjusted Life Years; a measure of overall disease burden.

Virome

The collection of viruses that inhabit a particular organism.

Zoonotic

Diseases that are transmitted from animals to humans.

Emerging Diseases

New or re-emerging infectious diseases that have increased in incidence.

MRSA

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a type of bacteria resistant to many antibiotics.

Normal Flora

Microbes that are normally found in the body and are essential for health.

Life Expectancy (LE)

The average period that a person may expect to live.

Health-adjusted Life Expectancy (HALE)

The average number of years a person can expect to live in good health.

Notifiable Disease

A disease where timely information is required for prevention and control.