What is a microorganism?

A living thing that is too small to be seen without the aid of magnification

What is a pathogenic microbe?

Microorganism that causes an ifectious disease

What is an infectious disease?

A disease that is caused by a pathogenic microbe

What percentage of known microbes are pathogenic to humans?

1%

What are Emerging Infectious Diseases (EIDs)?

New or changing diseases that are increasing or have the potential to increase in the near future

What is the role of microbes in food and beverage production?

Microbes cause fermentation

What is the role of microbes in antibiotic production?

Microbes have been used to kill harmful bacteria

What is the role of microbes in sewage treatment?

Micbrobes are used to break down sewage

What is the normal microbiota and why is it important?

Microbiota are microbes that occur naturally and are befifitial to the host creasing a symbiotic relationship

What conditions promote the growth of microorganisms?

Warm, wet, and nutritious