Prevention and Control of Diseases Caused by Microorganisms
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- Preventive Measures
- Use of Prophylactics
- Good sanitation
- Killing / Inhibiting the Growth of MicroorganismsMicrobes are organisms that are too small to be seen without using a microscope. They include organisms like bacteria, archaea, and single-cell eukaryotes (organisms whose cells have a nucleus e.g. amoeba... More
a. Preventive Measures:
Immunization or vaccination: It is the introduction of partially killed or seriously weakened organisms in the form of a vaccine into an individual. This causes the white blood cells to form antibodies against the disease-causing organism
b. Use of Prophylactics:
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