Infectious Disease Exploration

Even though we have looked at diseases caused by germs (viruses, bacteria, etc.), the great majority of microscopic critters are harmless and many are even beneficial.

REMEMBER - ALL microbes are NOT Germs!

• We could not digest our food without microbes.
• Garbage would not decay without microbes.
• Plants would not grow without microbes.
• The gas we pass is caused by bacteria in our intestines.
• Without microbes there would be no life on earth.