Summary

• Description:

  MIM 1102 — Microbiology and Immunology builds the infection-control and immunological foundation required for safe clinical nursing practice. The microbiology chapter begins with the historical contributions of Pasteur, Koch, and Nightingale and Koch's Postulates, then moves to a six-group classification table covering bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, helminths, and prions, each with clinical examples relevant to Kenya. Properties of microorganisms are covered in depth: morphology and Gram staining, metabolism, reproduction, and virulence factors. Sources of microorganisms are divided into endogenous, exogenous, animate, and inanimate sources, and the five routes of transmission (contact, droplet, airborne, vehicle, and vector-borne) are presented in a table with the corresponding nursing interventions. The concept of infection is unpacked through key definitions, the five stages from incubation to convalescence illustrated with a timeline diagram prompt, and the four most common nosocomial infections (UTI, SSI, VAP, CLABSI) with their prevention bundles. The immunology chapter covers all types of immunity in a table, antigen-antibody reactions, all five immunoglobulin classes, the complement cascade, non-specific and adaptive defences, and two hypersensitivity types: Type 1 anaphylaxis with adrenaline management and Type 2 cytotoxic reactions underlying transfusion incompatibility. They are written for KRCHN Year 1 students preparing for examinations and clinical infection-control practice.

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  KMTC Notes
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  Caleb_Peter

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