title: Overview of infectious diseases, Part 1.
abstract: Microbiologic characteristics include virulence, inoculum size, and the interplay between normal flora and pathogenic organisms. These characteristics, as well as relevant host factors, are an important part of the infectious disease process. Parts 2 and 3 of this series will review the use of drug therapy and the general manifestations of infectious diseases.
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Acuncius
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Henderson
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003141:Communicable Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents