Question

Explain the importance of microbiology and how it relates to the nursing profession

Answer 1

Microbiology is the srudy of unicellular, multicellular and acellular micro-organisms.

Microbiology helps understand the anatomy and physiology of micro organisms and how they influence the environment.

Microbiology is applied to various fields of industries, hospitals, medical and research field.

Microbiology helps in understanding how micro organisms cause diseases and their pathophysiological effects in human body. Study of microbiology helps in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of various diseases and that is why it becomes important in field of nursing.