Microbiology is the study of all living organisms that are too small to be visible with the naked eye. This includes bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi, prions, protozoa and algae, collectively known as 'microbes'. The guide is broken down into 18 easy to read chapters and covers: -Introduction to Microbes and the Microbial World-Classification of Microbes-Observing Microbes-Microbial Genetics-Microbial Metabolism and Growth-Viruses-Bacterial and Viral Diseases-Innate and Passive Immunity-Antimicrobial DrugsAnd MUCH MUCH MORE...