UBSoM Bacterial structure & classification 2nd yr MBBS PDF
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2024
N. B. Mannathoko
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These are lecture notes on bacteria structure and classification for a 2nd-year MBBS student at UBSoM, dated October 16, 2024. The document discusses various aspects of bacteria, including their structure, growth, nutrition, and classification.
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BACTERIA Structure, growth, nutrition & classification SOM302 N. B. Mannathoko Microbiology Microorganisms: WHY STUDY THEM? ‘Red/pink: “communicable/ infectious diseases” caused by pathogens (mostly microorganisms) can be transmitte...
BACTERIA Structure, growth, nutrition & classification SOM302 N. B. Mannathoko Microbiology Microorganisms: WHY STUDY THEM? ‘Red/pink: “communicable/ infectious diseases” caused by pathogens (mostly microorganisms) can be transmitted from person-to-person. The 20th century birthed great discoveries of different classes of effective antibiotics [the “Golden age” (1940s-1960’s)]…currently very few new antibiotics in development A B Figure 1 Global causes of
