Medical microbiology is the study of biological tissues in a microscope, and how they relate to medical disorders or diseases. A medical microbiologist is a physician who interprets the results of laboratory tests in order to identify viruses, fungi, bacteria and parasites – the microbes that cause diseases. These microbes are studied for their risk of causing disease and their effect on the immune system.

Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Florida has 21 practicing medical microbiologists. Broken out by city, medical microbiology doctor density in Cape Coral is 2, in Coral Gables is 1, in Fort Myers is 2, in Gainesville is 1, in Jacksonville is 1, in Longwood is 3, in Miami is 2, in Miami Beach is 1, in Orlando is 12, in Oviedo is 1, in Punta Gorda is 1, in Saint Augustine is 1, in Tampa is 1, and in University Of Miami is 1.

Florida’s warm and humid subtropical climate makes it a winter destination for many. Population in 2000 was 15,982,378, according to census statistics. Tallahassee, located in the north panhandle area, is the state capital. Tourism is a major industry in Florida, with Cape Canaveral, Disney World, the Everglades National Park, Universal Studios, the Atlantic coast and the Gulf coast all destinations for visitors and residents. Year-round outdoor activities include camping, golf, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and boating.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Florida has a population of 17,789,864. Of this population, 3,975,071 are under the age of 18 and 2,978,335 are at or above the age of 65.