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The Germ Theory. Emily Reimert, Ryleigh Rosta and Tara Wussler. Overview. What is Microbiology. Microbiology– The s tudy of microorganisms Includes Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes Microorganism –Microscopic organism Bacteria, Algae, Fungus, NOT viruses . TW. What is the Germ Theory?.
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The Germ Theory Emily Reimert, Ryleigh Rosta and Tara Wussler
What is Microbiology Microbiology– The study of microorganisms • Includes Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes Microorganism–Microscopic organism • Bacteria, Algae, Fungus, NOT viruses TW
What is the Germ Theory? The Germ Theory– The Scientific theory of disease • Diseases are caused by microorganisms • Invasion of a host Pathogen– Microorganism causing an infectiousdisease TW
TW Why is the Germ Theory Important? • Advancing the medical field • Links hygiene and sanitation to bacteria • Prevents epidemics • Ex. Vaccinations
TW Important Figures Robert Koch (1905) Four Postulates– Microorganisms specific relations to disease Ignaz Semmelweis (1847) –Puerperal Fever rates drop by handwashing Louis Pasteur (1860-1864)- Disease controlled by sterilization Alexander Fleming (1923)– The first antibiotic (Penicillin)
Ignaz Semmelweis • Discovered importance of handwashing • Identified cause of puerperal fever(childbed fever) • Advocated for use of antiseptics • Related deaths decreased ER
Semmelweis' Research • Compared maternity clinics • One clinic = medical students & male doctors = higher death rate • Second clinic = female midwives = lower death rate • Discovered people contract childbed fever ER
Louis Pasteur • Discovered germscause sickness • Founded pasteurization process • Created vaccinations (Ex. anthraxand rabies) • Founded method to detect silk worms ER
Pasteur’s Research • Examined liquids like milk, wine, and vinegar • Found air-borne microbes polluted liquids • Studied silk industry and dangers of silk worms • Found microbes could transmit diseasesto humans ER
Robert Koch • "Magic Bullets" attack specificbacteria • Noble Peace Prize Winner- 1905 • Tested on sheep • Stainedbacteria for easy visibility • Causes of tuberculosis and cholera RR
Koch's Postulates • Pathogens are found in sick organisms • Grown in laboratories for pure culture • Cultured pathogens cause originaldiseases • Injected pathogens are identical to host RR
Alexander Fleming • Created Penicillin – First Anti-Biotic • Discovery of lysosomes, destroys bacteria • Observed bacteria in petri-dishes • Nobel Peace Prize Winner – 1945 RR
Discovery of Penicillin • Plate of staphylococcus left uncovered • accidental discovery • Noticed a mold killed bacteria • Mold - penicillium notatum • February 14th, 1929 discovery is released RR
Which one is NOT a microorganism? A- Bacteria B- Fungus C- Algae D- Virus D
What is a pathogen? A- microorganism causing an infectious disease B- a type of vaccine C- an antibody D- a germ A
What did Semmelweis discover the importance of ? A- Silk Worms B- Microbes C- Chlorine D- Handwashing D ER
Pasteur created a vaccination for … A- Smallpox B- Anthrax C- Childbed Fever D- Silk Worm Diseases B ER
Koch found the cause of… A- Tuberculosis B- Plague C- Yellow Fever D- Ebola A
What was considered the 1st Antibiotic? A- Staphylococcus B- Anthrax C- Penicillin D- Lysosomes C