CIHAN UNIVERSITY-ERBIL
College of Applied Sciences
Department of Medical Microbiology
“Educating Today’s Scientists, Protecting Tomorrow’s Health”
Our Expertise
Infection
Invasion, multiplication of microorganisms causing disease
Pathogen
Bacteria, Virus, Fungus, Parasite
Virulence
The ability of a pathogen to cause severe disease; its level of harmfulness
Pandemic
A disease outbreak that spreads across multiple countries or continents.
Emerging Pathogens
Newly discovered microbes or those increasing in incidence (e.g., SARS-CoV-2).
Nosocomial Infection
Infection acquired in a hospital or healthcare setting.
