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
In one or two paragraphs, share your findings about one of the most highly used antimicrobial drugs and the man who discovered it. Assignment Expectations for Grading: 1. Demonstration of critical thinking, scholarship, and ability to connect and apply the material 2. Comprehensiveness and completeness of your responses 3. Adherence to the written instructions … 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
Pasteurization, a process named in honor of French chemist, Louis Pasteur, uses heat to destroy pathogenic microorganisms in foods and beverages such as milk, cheese, fruit juices, and canned goods. Its intended use is to increase the shelf-life and stability of many foods. For your initial post, define the pasteurization process. Do you think pasteurization necessary? What … Read more
Neisseria gonorrhoeae Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a gram-negative diplococcus and belongs to the genus Neisseria. (Springer and Salen) It is the second most common sexually transmitted bacteria and is a significant world health issue. N. Gonorrhoeae is an ancient virus focused on the younger population of both wealthy and poorer nations. (Springer and Salen) N. gonorrhoeae manifests in humans only … Read more
Microorganisms are very diverse. Likewise, the diseases that they cause are just as diverse! In this discussion, we will explore some of the microbes that cause human disease and the body systems they affect. When a patient seeks health care because they are ill, they describe their symptoms to the health care worker, and the … Read more
peer response about Hepatitis C Virus Discovery of the single stranded RNA virus, known as Hepatitis C (HCV) transpired in 1989. Before official discovery, it took the name: non-A, non-B hepatitis virus. Hepatitis A and B were already known viruses associated with blood transfusions, but soon came cases where neither A or B were present … Read more
A pathogen is a biological agent that causes illness or disease to its host. Emerging means newly discovered or newly appearing in humans or newly appearing in a distinctly different geographic area. Therefore, Emerging Pathogens or Emerging Infectious Diseases are those which have been discovered recently, within the last 10-30 years. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines … Read more
You must find an area of the topic to write about to keep the scientific information going . 125 words . RE: 17. PoliovirusCOLLAPSE Week 2 Discussion Post 17. Polio Virus The Wild Polio Virus (WPV) has 3 serotypes (1, 2, 3), considered eradicated in many countries, but a few poorly resourced countries still report … Read more
in minimum 100, maximum 150 words write about an area you are interested in about this virus . Again, you should provide student original writing, paraphrasing from credible sources, cite your source for this post in text in parentheses, and provide full end ref information in APA 7th Edition format.