Step 1
Select one of the following bacterial agents for your assignment.
- Salmonella enteritidis, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Chlamydia trachomatis, Clostridium difficile, Neisseria meningitidis
Step 2
Research the chosen bacterial agent to examine the anatomical structures and diseases associated with it. Some suggested resources:
Step 3
Use the template below and answer the following questions:
- Where the organism is normally found and how is it spread?
- What are the virulence factors of the organism?
- What are the symptoms and incubation period of the infection caused by the organism?
- How would you diagnose an infection caused by the organism?
- Describe how the organism infects different organs and how the immune system responds to infection.
- What is the current treatment plan for the infections caused by the organism and the treatment success rate?
- What populations are most at risk for infection?
- What environments and sources are associated with the organism?
- What are some public health implications of the infection caused by this agent?
- What precautions can the public take to prevent infections?
Estimated time to complete: 3 hours
