46.1 Explain the medical assistant's role in microbiology.

46.2 Summarize how microorganisms cause disease.

46.3 Describe how microorganisms are classifi ed and named.

46.4 Discuss the role of viruses in human disease.

46.5 Review the symptoms of HIV/AIDS and hepatitis.

46.6 Discuss the role of bacteria in human disease.

46.7 Discuss the role of protozoa in human disease.

46.8 Discuss the role of fungi in human disease.

46.9 Discuss the role of multicellular parasites in human disease.

46.10 Describe the process involved in diagnosing an infection.

46.11 Identify general guidelines for obtaining specimens.

46.12 Carry out the procedure for transporting specimens to outside laboratories.

46.13 Compare two techniques used in the direct examination of culture specimens.

46.14 Carry out the procedure for preparing and examining stained specimens.

46.15 Carry out the procedure for culturing specimens in the medical office.

46.16 Describe how to perform an antimicrobial sensitivity determination.