Windows
2 options- Press Win + . (period) to open the emoji & symbol picker.
- Or in Word: type 1F9A0 then Alt + X for the first codepoint.
Multi-codepoint sequence — emoji picker is the reliable option.
Microbe Symbol
A symbol from the Medical Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- 🦠
- Unicode
- U+1F9A0
- HTML entity
- 🦠
- Category
- Medical Symbols
Export
Download Microbe as SVG or PNG — or add a caption to make a labelled icon, badge or sticker.
Background
This emoji keeps its own colors. Add a background to turn it into an app icon or avatar. Exports are self-contained and render the same anywhere. Without a background, exports are transparent.
15 of 20 in the medical symbols collection
About the microbe symbol
The character is read or spoken as "microbe," "germ," or "bacterium." It is used in digital communication to represent microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and other tiny pathogens, often in contexts about illness, hygiene, or scientific topics such as microbiology and disease. The symbol appears in messages about health, cleanliness, or infection, and is also employed in educational or informational content about germs and their effects.
How to type Microbe
Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.
macOS
2 options- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer.
- Search by name or paste the symbol — easiest path for multi-codepoint sequences.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 1F9A0, then press Enter or Space.
Copy in every format
Every form of this character — for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, URLs and more. Click any value to copy.
Text vs emoji presentation
This codepoint has two standardized presentations. Append U+FE0E to force the monochrome text form, or U+FE0F to force the colorful emoji form. Default presentation: emoji.
Related medical symbols
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- 💉SyringeCopy the syringe symbol→
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- 🩹Adhesive BandageCopy the adhesive bandage symbol→
- 🩼CrutchCopy the crutch symbol→
- 🩻X-RayCopy the x-ray symbol→
- 🏥HospitalCopy the hospital symbol→
- 🩸Drop Of BloodCopy the drop of blood symbol→
- 🫀Anatomical HeartCopy the anatomical heart symbol→
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