This course covers initial concepts of microbial pathogenesis antibiotics, properties, the physiology of their infection, reactions, mechanism of pathogenesis and some aspects of resistance and metabolism. Pathogenesis of bacteria, fungi and viruses. The major epidemic diseases. Immune interation chemotherapy, vaccination and control measures. Gene therapy. The assignments, projects, and other activities in this course are designed to help students to learn the principles of Medical Microbiology, and report their presentation topic clearly and concisely, both in oral and written form. Students are expected to show up for class on time and be prepared for the class activities, work diligently, ask questions and participate in class discussions