Parasitology is a subfield of microbiology focused specifically on the study of helminths and other parasites.

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A parasite is an organism that takes from and hurts its host organism in order to survive. 

Parasite

While microbiology broadly encompasses the study of all microorganisms, microbiologists in practice typically specialize in one of several subfields. These major disciplines include bacteriology (bacteria), mycology (fungi), protozoology (protozoa), parasitology (helminths and other parasites), and virology (viruses). Immunology is also frequently included in microbiology because host-pathogen interactions are central to understanding infectious disease processes. Other areas of specialization include clinical, environmental, applied, and food microbiology.

Disciplines in microbiology

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Microbiology covers the scope and sequence requirements for a single-semester microbiology course for non-majors. The book presents the core concepts of microbiology with a focus on applications for careers in allied health. The pedagogical features of the text make the material interesting and accessible while maintaining the career-application focus and scientific rigor inherent in the subject matter. Microbiology’s art program enhances students’ understanding of concepts through clear and effective illustrations, diagrams, and photographs.

Microbiology is produced through a collaborative publishing agreement between OpenStax and the American Society for Microbiology Press. The book aligns with the curriculum guidelines of the American Society for Microbiology.

OpenStax Microbiology Textbook

Types of Parasites

These are diseases spread by parasitic arthropods.

Vector borne parasitic diseases

Parasitology

The study of viruses and virus like agents. It deals heavily in their structure, classification, evolution, method of infection, effects of infection and how to cure or treat the infections.

Virology

Bacteriology is the study of bacteria and how that affect human health as well as agriculture

Bacteriology

Protistology

Mycology

Immunology is the study of the immune system. It is frequently included within the field of microbiology because understanding host-pathogen interactions is central to comprehending the processes of infectious diseases.

Immunology

Which of the following disciplines in microbiology focuses on the study of viruses?

Which discipline in microbiology is primarily concerned with the study of fungi?

Which discipline in microbiology focuses on the study of the immune system?

Which discipline in microbiology is primarily concerned with the study of parasites?

Protozoology is a specialized subfield of microbiology that focuses specifically on the study of protozoa.

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