role of microbiology in nursing

Microbiology; Importance and Relevance to Nursing

Diagnosis and treatment of infection, prevent infectious diseases. Determine susceptibility

Sterilization and disinfectant

Disposal of hospital waste

Treatment or Prophylaxis of infection

Understanding and identifying infectious diseases

Help treatment strategy for specific disease

Defending the body’s immune system

Mode of transmission/ spread of infection/ source of infection

Provide knowledge portal of entry and exit of infection

Knowledge of microbiology principle

Hygiene and cleanliness

Surgical and medical practices