Overview of Microbiology Tests eBook

Training outcome of the module:

Microorganisms are a group of organisms that include bacteria, molds, yeasts, and viruses. They are also very adaptable and can live and multiply in conditions other living things cannot survive in.

Microorganisms are also naturally all around us in the environmental air, on our skin, within raw materials and water, on the packaging, and on production equipment.

Microbiology is the scientific study of microscopic organisms, often called “microorganisms” or “microbes”. Although microorganisms are small, the mass of microbial life on Earth is 25 times greater than the total mass of animals.

The external surfaces of all animals and plants are covered with micro-organisms, not to mention animals’ internal surfaces. The human body contains about 100 trillion microorganisms.

This module introduces you to the world of microorganisms and the potentially bad effects they can have on the products you manufacture. The module also introduces you to the methods needed to control microorganisms.

At the end of this module, you will be able to:

– Describe what types of micro-organisms may be found in pharmaceutical products, water, and the environment.

– Identify the major sources of microbial contamination and what is considered to be “objectionable”.

– Identify microbial contamination problems in the workplace.

– Identify procedures to reduce the chance of microbial contamination.