As you progress through this course, you will acquire information in a sequential, topic-specific manner. Each topic will include information that is relevant to this assignment. For example, the knowledge you gain from the lesson on bacterial cell morphology will be applied to the first paper topic, “Cell Morphology and Growth Requirements.” Your answers are expected to include information from sources that go beyond the textbook or classroom. Examples include peer-reviewed journal articles, interviews with clinicians who deal with microbes daily, personal experiences, and other reputable sources. You are expected to clearly understand the meaning of each topic before you construct your answer. For example, you are expected to know the meaning of “epidemiology” and to understand the topics that are connected to it. Don’t forget to read and understand the rubric before you start. Refer to it often: it will help guide you through the process.
1. Introduction
a. Type of pathogen
b. Name of pathogen, relevant family name, and proper binomial nomenclature
c. Is the pathogen transmissible or opportunistic (part of the normal flora)
d. Associated infections/diseases
2. Structure of Assigned Pathogen
a. Describe morphology of pathogen
b. Appropriate visualization technique (staining and microscopy)
c. Describe any relevant virulence factors
3. Interaction between Microbe and Host Immune System
a. Describe relevant innate responses
b. Describe relevant adaptive responses
c. Do not discuss vaccines here.
4. Infectious Disease Information
a. Describe the infectious disease caused by the microbe including:
i. Conditions including sign and symptoms
ii. Duration
iii. Complications
iv. Predisposing factors
v. Is it opportunistic
5. Principles of Epidemiology
a. Incidence and Prevalence of disease (age, location, time of year)
b. Reservoirs, Mode of Transmission, Portals of Exit and Entrance
c. If relevant, is the disease classified as endemic, epidemic, pandemic.
d. Is this a reportable disease. Explain why.
6. Prevention
a. Appropriate PPE
b. Lifestyle, hygiene, and environmental factors
c. Any relevant vaccines or prophylactic medications
7. Treatment
a. Discuss relevant pharmacological agents and supportive treatments
b. Are there any incidences of antimicrobial resistance?
8. Clinical Relevance
a. What critical information should a nurse know about this pathogen if it presents in their practice?
9. Concluding Summary
a. All high-quality academic papers conclude by summarizing the main points.
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