Microbiology
101
Presented by: Kayte Kurth
B.S Pharmaceutical Sciences
PharmD Candidate 2018
Master Tutor CRLA
,Learning Objectives
Learn differences between gram positive and
gram negative bacteria.
Learn the differences in biology of prokaryotes
and eukaryotes.
Understand antimicrobial selection
Understand common laboratory tests
Understand MIC creep and ways to prevent it.
Have fun!
,Basic Microbiology
, What is microbiology?
According to APIC text of Infections Control and
Epidemiology:
“the field of microbiology includes the study of
bacteria, fungi (molds and yeasts), protozoa, viruses
and algae.”
As Infection Preventionists, you are going to
encounter these organisms during your career.
101
Presented by: Kayte Kurth
B.S Pharmaceutical Sciences
PharmD Candidate 2018
Master Tutor CRLA
,Learning Objectives
Learn differences between gram positive and
gram negative bacteria.
Learn the differences in biology of prokaryotes
and eukaryotes.
Understand antimicrobial selection
Understand common laboratory tests
Understand MIC creep and ways to prevent it.
Have fun!
,Basic Microbiology
, What is microbiology?
According to APIC text of Infections Control and
Epidemiology:
“the field of microbiology includes the study of
bacteria, fungi (molds and yeasts), protozoa, viruses
and algae.”
As Infection Preventionists, you are going to
encounter these organisms during your career.
