BIOL3149 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Pathogenic Bacteria, Human Microbiota, Autoimmune Disease
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Aerobe an organism that requires oxygen for life and reproduction. Anaerobe an organism that does not require oxygen for life and reproduction. Antimicrobial drugs used to stop or slow the growth of specific microbes. Antibacterial or antibiotic drugs used to stop or slow the growth of bacteria in the body, allowing the body"s immune system to kill the invading bacteria. Antifungal drugs used to stop or slow the growth of fungus. Antihelmintics drugs used to stop or slow the growth of parasitic worms. Antiviral drugs used to stop or slow the growth of viruses. Autoimmune diseases diseases characterized by inflammation and destruction of the body"s tissues caused by the body"s immune system. Bacteria single-celled microorganisms that do not have a defined nucleus and are found virtually everywhere. Nonpathogenic bacteria bacteria that do not cause disease. Cd4+ count the lab value that counts a certain type of erythrocyte.
