Microbiology

Explore the intersection of medical science and personal well-being. In this informative and engaging presentation, Bobbi Pritt, M.D., draws on her expertise in clinical microbiology and parasitology to illuminate how the study of parasites offers valuable lessons for health, resilience, and lifelong growth.

Ticks and mosquitoes are small but dangerous vectors that transmit a range of serious diseases, including Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, West Nile virus, and dengue. The severity of tick and mosquito seasons is influenced by environmental factors like climate, habitat, and host availability, and experts warn that rising temperatures may increase both the spread and complexity of these infections.