Section outline

  • Hi everyone! 

    Today, we’re going to explore the fascinating world of microbial pathogenicity which covers of how microbes cause disease, the stages of infection, and the factors that make them so effective at making us sick.


    8.1 Topic Learning Outcome
    By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
    8.1.1 Define key terminologies related to infection (e.g., pathogen, pathogenicity, zoonotic infection).
    8.1.2 Outline the pathogenesis of infectious diseases.
    8.1.3 Explain the stages of infection and the chain of infection.
    8.1.4 Identify different modes of pathogen transmission.
    8.1.5 Describe virulence factors that enhance a pathogen’s ability to cause disease.


    8.2 List of Subtopics
    8.2.1 Key Terminologies of Infection 
    8.2.2 Pathogenesis of Disease
    8.2.3 Stages of Infection
    8.2.4 Chain of Infection
    8.2.5 Virulence Factors



    8.3 Lecture Video
    Watch: A video lecture on Microbial Pathogenicity and Virulence Factors.