Epidemiologists are often sent to investigate outbreaks. Top F Fungi Single-celled or multicellular organisms . Fungi are also used for the development of antibiotics , antitoxins, and other drugs used to control various human diseases. This term is often used interchangeably with vaccination or inoculation, although the act of inoculation does not always result in immunity. Infection An invasion of an organism by a pathogen such as bacteria or viruses .
Some infections lead to disease.
M Microbes Organisms so small that a microscope is required to see them. Microbes are also called microorganisms. N Nosocomial Referring to an infection acquired by a patient while in a hospital. Any living thing. Organisms include humans, animals, plants, bacteria , protozoa, and fungi .