Description: Discuss a vector-borne illness with an emphasis on the life-cycle of the pathogenic microorganism. You will take an analytical approach to explore the life cycles of vector-born pathogens. Using this knowledge, determine what steps could be employed to decrease the risk of infection and limit morbidity/mortality. Objectives: Describe a vector-borne illness, with an emphasis … Read more
Search through the current news cycle on the internet for an interesting article or news story that involves medically-relevant microbes. Any topics that are related to medically-relevant microbes, disease, outbreaks, or other microbial interactions with humans (either positive or negative) will be accepted. Requirements: * The article or news story must have been released less … Read more
Search through the current news cycle on the internet for an interesting article or news story that involves medically-relevant microbes. Any topics that are related to medically-relevant microbes, disease, outbreaks, or other microbial interactions with humans (either positive or negative) will be accepted. Be clear when answering the following questions: (Each answer should be about … Read more
Search through the current news cycle on the internet for an interesting article or news story that involves medically-relevant microbes. Any topics that are related to medically-relevant microbes, disease, outbreaks, or other microbial interactions with humans (either positive or negative) will be accepted. The article or news story must have been released less than a … Read more
Directions: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one of the more prevalent nosocomial infections in healthcare facilities today. Any patient with a compromised immune system or open wound is susceptible to contracting MRSA from medical staff or given family members. Although MRSA is commonly connected to health care facilities, MRSA can be found anywhere. For your initial post, discuss anything from other … Read more
After reading textbook Chapter 3 (section Microscopy: The Instruments) and lab manual (section 3 Microscopy & Staining), respond to the discussion prompt: Your instructor gives you a prepared slide to observe with a light compound light microscope. Discuss the best practices to obtain an image of good quality. The existence of contrast is crucial to … Read more
Directions For your initial discussion post, research human diseases, longevity or infant health that have been shown to be impacted by deficiency of, or an imbalance of, our gut microbiota, and tell us your beliefs on the accuracy of the claims. How can we best utilize this knowledge in our own lives? Can we help … Read more
Directions: Many of us have been impacted by outbreaks of disease in our lifetimes. Throughout history, humans have battled outbreaks of disease; many have lost their lives to diseases before treatments and cures were discovered. Modern science and medicine have become efficient in developing vaccines and medications to control and treat outbreaks, but whether … Read more
Step 1 Select one of the following bacterial agents for your assignment. Salmonella enteritidis, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Chlamydia trachomatis, Clostridium difficile, Neisseria meningitidis Step 2 Research the chosen bacterial agent to examine the anatomical structures and diseases associated with it. Some suggested resources: Microbiology Online Microbiology Society Resources National Center for Biotechnology Information, … Read more
Lesson 9 Activity 1: Completing the Project First, using the information found, develop a one to two page maximum overview of the disease outbreak and the causal microbe. Second, design a map showing the origin and spread of the infection. Third, design a guide for communities on surveillance, control, preparedness and response to the … Read more