Name your microbe that causes the disease of your choice and describe the type of microbe (bacteria, virus, etc.). Include a physical description of the microbe and any other key identifying features.
Describe the type of microbe (bacteria, virus, etc.).
What is the natural reservoir for your microbe?
Are there certain lab techniques used to identify it? Explain.
What host/hosts can your microbe survive in?
Where can your microbe be found geographically?
Explain the disease, or diseases, caused by your pathogen. Be sure to describe the signs/symptoms of the infection.
How is an infection caused by your microbe contracted? Is it transmissible between people? Is it vectored? If so, what is the name of the vector and how does it transmit your microbe.
What is the time-line of an infection with your microbe? What is the length of the incubation period? Is it a chronic or acute infection? Do the symptoms change over the course of the infection?
What is the prognosis of an infection caused by your microbe? Are there any long term effect after (sequelae) after the infection has passed?
What are some of the most common treatments for this pathogen? How can it be prevented? Students must have a minimum of 3, credible sources as references for their papers. These sources must be from credible sources that are peer reviewed (validated by multiple people for their accuracy) such as textbooks, journals, and some websites. Websites are the most abundant and accessible source of information, but that also includes INCORRECT information that cannot be validated. Please be careful when using websites as sources because I will be checking your sources for accuracy. Additionally, you may want to use the SSCC Library (link found on the tabs on the left side of your Blackboard class page) which has access to 1000’s of potential textbook and journal resources.
You will need to reference your sources “In-Text” and provide a separate Works Cited page (does not count towards the word count of your paper).
CANNOT USE THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES AS REFERENCES
Wikipedia
WebMD
NaturalNews
any blog or wikia site
News articles
Non-scientific sites
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