Use general information sources to learn about basic microbiology concepts, gather facts about bacteria, pathogens, or diseases, and set a solid foundation for performing more in-depth research. For general information, consider checking the following types of sources:
More information and links are available below.
A note on Wikipedia: Wikipedia can be a good place to start when learning about a new topic or concept. However, due to its crowd-sourced nature, it should never be the only source you consult, and you should not cite it in your references. Instead, use Wikipedia's "References" section to link to additional sources.
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