Types of respiratory infections
Describe three (3) different types of respiratory infections caused by bacteria. Be sure to give the name of the specific organism that causes each and describe some common signs and symptoms of each
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Fungal infections (mycoses) of the skin
Describe three (3) common fungal infections (mycoses) of the skin. Be sure to give the name of the specific organism that causes each and describe some common signs and symptoms of each
Bacterial skin infections
Describe three (3) common bacterial skin infections. Be sure to give the name of the specific organism that causes each and describe some common signs and symptoms of each
Microbes of the normal flora
Describe how microbes of the normal flora in the human body can become opportunistic pathogens. Give one (1) example of a normal flora that can become opportunistic in the body
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one of the more prevalent nosocomial infections in healthcare faculties today. Any patient with a compromised immune system or open wound is susceptible to contracting MRSA from medical staff or even family members. Although MRSA is commonly connected to health care facilities, MRSA can be found anywhere. For your …
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Vector transmitted disease
What is a vector-borne (vector transmitted) disease? Give an example of a vector borne disease and the vector responsible for causing it
What is a prion? What is a prion?
What is a prion? Describe the impact prions have on the human brain and discuss two prion-associated diseases in humans
Bacterial and viral meningitis
Define meningitis. Compare and contrast between bacterial and viral meningitis including treatment for each.
The importance of E. coli
Discuss the importance of E. coli as part of our intestinal flora.
Gastrointestinal diseases caused by bacteria
Describe three (3) different types of gastrointestinal diseases caused by bacteria. Be sure to give the name of the specific organism that causes each, describe some common signs and symptoms and discuss treatment for each disease
