The History of Microbiology and the Advent of Antimicrobial Therapy
Discussion Board 1: The History of Microbiology and the Advent of Antimicrobial Therapy
Description:
Discuss the history of microbiology with an emphasis on the main historical figures and their discoveries. You will describe how these discoveries have shaped our understanding of microbiological organisms.
• Describe the main discoveries that have shaped our ability to visualize, classify
and research microbiological organisms.
Instructions:
Step 1: Respond to the following:
The development of one microscope in one 1600s was my starting point for one study of Microbiology. The science of Microbiology and our understanding of the Germ Theory
of Disease has led to significant advances in antimicrobial therapy. Since the discovery of penicillin, we have seen an exponential growth in antibiotic production, which has daily increased our ability to treat infectious diseases, it has also led to the advent of antibiotic resistance. Answer the following questions.
. Questions:
o How has the discovery of penicillin and antibiotic therapy shaped society today? o What effects has it had on morbidity and mortality rates? o Should we continue the broad use of antibacterial agents in household hygiene products such as hand soap?
Step 2: Read other students’ posts and respond to at least two other students. incorporate personal experience, if appropriate, to help support our debate other students’ posis. If differences or opinions occur, create the issues and provide examples to support opinions.
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