Medical Microbiology Terms

noun a potentially serious infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body

• Tuberculosis is a contagious bacterial infection that mainly affects the lungs.
• I heard that John was diagnosed with tuberculosis, but he's getting treatment for it.
• Tuberculosis is no joke, make sure to take care of yourself and get checked regularly.
• The spread of misinformation is like a silent tuberculosis, slowly infecting the minds of many.

noun a virus that specifically targets bacteria

• Bacteriophages are viruses that infect and replicate within bacteria.
• Bacteriophages are like tiny viruses that attack bacteria.
• Those bacteriophages are like bacteria's worst nightmare.
• Bacteriophages can be seen as nature's way of controlling bacterial populations.