Overview
Use the following scenario for this assessment.
You are a research assistant at a firm that invests in treating emerging or infectious diseases. Your manager asks you to write a report about treating an emerging or infectious disease your firm is considering for investment. This report should be based on an appropriate and credible source of information. Furthermore, your report should contain these points of information:
- Your choice of an emerging or infectious disease.
- Your chosen disease's pathogenesis, transmission, and impacts on human and environmental health.
- A specific choice of treatment for your chosen disease, summarizing the effectiveness, safety concerns, and limitations.
- Discuss active and passive immunity. Is your specific choice of treatment an example of active or passive immunity?
- What makes your sources high quality and credible?
Use the Credible Science and Real-World Problems Assessment Template [DOCX Download Credible Science and Real-World Problems Assessment Template [DOCX] to complete this assessment.Complete the following:
- Step 1: Explain the attributes of a credible and high-quality source. Include examples of credible sources.
- Step 2: Summarize the findings and effectiveness of treating your chosen emerging or infectious disease. Include supporting examples.
- Step 3: Explain how the drug's effectiveness was tested. Include supporting examples.
- Step 4: Describe the safety concerns surrounding a specific choice of treatment for your chosen disease, especially any adverse side effects.
- Analyze the pros and cons of this treatment.
- Include supporting examples.
- Step 5: Describe any limitations in your choice of treatment for your chosen disease. Include supporting examples. Your submission should meet the following requirements:
- Written communication: Write in complete sentences free from errors that detract from the overall message.
- Font and font size: Arial, 12 point.
- Citations: Include complete citations of your sources. Review Evidence and APA for more information on how to cite your sources.