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Environmental Microbiology

Medical Definition:	The study of microorganisms living in a variety of environments (air, soil, water, etc.) and their pathogenic relationship to other organisms including man.
Guide Notes:	GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; IM; coord with specific microbe (IM); DF: ENVIR MICROBIOL

Environmental Microbiology Categories.

	Air Microbiology - The presence of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in the air. This term is not restricted to pathogenic organisms.
	Food Microbiology - The presence of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in food and food products. This term is not restricted to pathogenic organisms: the presence of various non-pathogenic bacteria and fungi in cheeses and wines, for example, is included in this concept.
	Soil Microbiology - The presence of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in the soil. This term is not restricted to pathogenic organisms.
	Water Microbiology - The presence of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in water. This term is not restricted to pathogenic organisms.

Environmental Microbiology Medical Definitions and Terms

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