West Coast University Microbial Disease Report Analysis Presentation

Overview

1. SCARLET FEVER
2. SEPSIS
3. ERGOTISM
4. GENITAL WARTS
   
5. PEDICULOSIS
6. PRIMARY AMEBIC MENINGOENCEPHALOPATHY
7. Create and deliver a presentation on your chosen disease in which you report on each of the following in detail:
8. Causative Agent: Describe and classify the microbe involved. If known, explain how the microbe causes/transmits the disease or interferes with normal body function. Also, describe the vector and/or life cycle for the microbe (if applicable)
9. Population(s) affected: What population(s) is/are at highest risk of contracting the disease? Are there any groups of people who should be tested? Please include statistical/geographical data and trends (from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, or other source [http://www.cdc.gov (Links to an external site.), http://www.who.int (Links to an external site.), etc.]).
10. Course of Disease: What are the usual signs/symptoms of someone with the disease? How is the disease diagnosed? What is the usual time course for recovery? Are there complications and/or long-term effects?
11. Interventions: Describe possible treatments and/or medical interventions. Is there a vaccine available? How can the disease be best prevented or kept under control?