****must use textbook as a reference*** Streptococcus Agalactiae Instructions READ ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE BEGINNING THIS ASSIGNMENT!!! DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT: Your task is to outline the way your assigned organism fulfills the 5 requirements of infection. This should include specific mechanisms, enzymes, and /or structures. The focus of the report should be on describing … Read more
Septicemia is a life threatening condition. In a one to two page, explain what septicemia is to someone as if they were your patient and unfamiliar with microbiology. Explain what body systems septicemia affects Include how you would discuss the severity of this condition Use professional language and terminology Provide 3-5 APA Style References … Read more
All of your answers should be written in your own words, using full sentences, correct terminology, and proper spelling and grammar. Explain the anatomical concepts associated with the endocrine system. Summarize this module’s key points in 5-6 sentences. Explain the physiological concepts associated with the endocrine system. Summarize this module’s key points in 5-6 … Read more
Every year, natural disasters impact families, communities, nations, and cultures. Whether the natural disaster is a flood, hurricane, tornado, fire, or earthquake, it can alter the environment and cause potential health hazards. For this module’s initial discussion post, research a major national or global disaster that occurred in the last decade. Provide a brief … Read more
Antibiotics have saved millions of lives since they were first observed by Pasteur and Koch and later named by Selman Waksman in 1942. Unfortunately, antibiotic-resistant microbial strains are becoming more prevalent and therefore making once easily treated infections more difficult to treat. For your initial discussion post, share your thoughts on three ways that … Read more
There are few individuals in the world who have not been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19). For your initial post, do some research on coronaviruses and then share what you learn about how a typical coronavirus compares to COVID-19. What does it mean for a virus to “mutate” and what could this mean to the … Read more
Describe the course of infection from contact with the pathogen to its exit from the host. Include your opinion on whether or not all Infections travel the same course Provide an example to substantiate your opinion Discussion Expectations: The minimum requirements for class discussions are to respond directly to the discussion prompt and to … Read more
Hospitals and other healthcare settings will often implement Transmission-Based Precautions to prevent or help reduce the spread of infections to healthcare workers, as well other patients in their care. These Transmission-Based Precautions are designed to supplement standard precautions in patients/residents with documented or suspected infection/colonization of highly transmissible or epidemiologically important pathogens. The three categories of … Read more
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one of the more prevalent nosocomial infections in healthcare faculties today. Any patient with a compromised immune system or open wound is susceptible to contracting MRSA from medical staff or even family members. Although MRSA is commonly connected to health care facilities, MRSA can be found anywhere. For your initial post, … Read more
Have you heard of the so-called “5-second rule” for when food falls to the floor? (NOT true, by the way) Have you seen the signs in restrooms indicating that all employees must wash their hands before returning to work? Bacteria are everywhere, and the concept of cleanliness should apply to anyone who comes in … Read more