Microbiology

This is the study of disease causing agents. These agents are called micro-organisms or microbes. There are four kinds of micro-organisms that cause infectious disease; bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses.

These agents if not detected on time in body fluids could result in serious organ failure and breakdown of the body functions.

Investigations in this area include Urine cultures, Stool cultures, Wound examinations and other cultures and sensitivity tests.