This document discusses microorganisms and the diseases they cause. It describes the classification of microorganisms into viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa and algae. It then examines different diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa like tuberculosis, cholera, gonorrhea, syphilis, common cold, dengue fever, hepatitis, AIDS, tinea, ringworm and malaria; and the symptoms of each. Finally, it discusses factors that affect microorganism growth and examples of useful microorganisms.