Free Flashcard From Microbiology - Ch. 1
Question:
KOCH'S POSTULATES
Answer:
Four criteria used to associate a specific germ with a specific disease:1) Germ is found indiseased subjects, and not in healthy ones2) Germ can be isolated from diseased subject and grown in pure culture3) Germ should cause disease when given to healthy subjects4) Must be re-isolated from newly infected host to be sure the germ is identicle to original.