– Introduction to the organism (structure, cell type, morphology, metabolic requirements, natural reservoir, history, etc.)
– Introduction to the disease(s) caused by the organism (epidemiology, signs, symptoms, etc.) OR introduction to the environmental impact of the organism
– List and describe factors employed by the organism to assist in its growth, reproduction, culture conditions, host/pathogen interactions and/or virulence. (e.g. nitrogen fixation, symbiotic interactions etc.) Categorize virulence factors by mechanisms of action (Immunity Avoidance, Tissue/Cell Lysis, Colonization/Spread)
– Discussion of treatment/prevention options for the disease(s) caused by the organism (Antibiotics or other chemotherapeutics given as part of treatment and their mechanisms of action, Vaccines available and type)
APA format. This includes citations and references
Title page must have a title (name of the disease selected), student name, instructor name, course title, and date.
No direct quotes; put information into your own words or paraphrase
3 primary and at least 2 secondary scholarly sources
1 inch margins
Double-spaced
12 point, Times New Roman, Arial, or Courier
After uploading to Turnitin, your paper will be scored for similarity. Anything above 20% similarity should be worked on further and uploaded again before the due date.
