Medical Microbiology 207ZM0300X
Medical Microbiology: Focuses on how the body responds to invading microorganisms. It is a section of both microbiology and medicine and deals with studying various microorganisms including viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi. All of which are of medical importance because they can catalyze disease in the body.
Taxonomy Code: 207ZM0300X
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Pathology | Medical Microbiology
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians: Allopathic physicians are general doctors (Medical Doctor or MD), whereas osteopathic physicians (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or DO) deal specifically with Osteopathy, targeting in healing the body with minimal use of medicine with an emphasis focusing on preventative care. Both types are fully licensed physicians, educated in diagnosing, as well as offering treatment for various illnesses and disorders.
Pathology: This is simply the study and diagnosis of disease. A Pathologist can be either a MD or DO. In general, Pathology is a complex scientific field that seeks to understand the mechanisms of injury to tissues and cells, along with the body's means of recognizing and repairing injuries.