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Micro-organisms Profile Paper

Introduction

Do not use letters, paper should be in paper format

1. Type of pathogen
2. Name of pathogen relevant family name and proper binomial nomenclature,
3. Is the pathogen transmissible or opportunistic (part of the normal flora),
4. Associated infections/diseases,

 

Description of the Microorganism

1. Describe morphology of pathogen,
2. Appropriate visualization technique (staining and microscopy),

Virulence Factors

1. Describe any relevant molecules structures or phenomenon that aids in the virulence of the pathogen Immunity
2. Describe relevant innate responses
3. Describe relevant adaptive responses
4. Do not discuss vaccines here.

Infectious disease information

Describe the infectious disease caused by the microbe including:

1. Conditions including sign and symptoms
2. Duration

iii. Complications

1. Predisposing factors
2. Is it opportunistic

Epidemiology

1. Incidence and Prevalence of disease (age, location, time of year)
2. Reservoirs, Mode of Transmission, Portals of Exit and Entrance
3. If relevant, is the disease classified as endemic, epidemic, pandemic.
4. Is this a reportable disease. Explain why.

Prevention

1. Appropriate PPE
2. Lifestyle, hygiene, and environmental factors
3. Any relevant vaccines or prophylactic medications

Treatment

1. Discuss relevant pharmacological agents and supportive treatments
2. Are there any incidences of antimicrobial resistance?

Clinical Relevance

What critical information should a nurse know about this pathogen if it presents in their practice?

Conclusion

Wrap everything up. A good academic research paper should bring everything full circle with a solid conclusion.

Micro-organisms Profile Paper

Introduction

Do not use letters, paper should be in paper format

1. Type of pathogen
2. Name of pathogen, relevant family name, and proper binomial nomenclature
3. Is the pathogen transmissible or opportunistic (part of the normal flora)
4. Associated infections/diseases

Description of the Microorganism

1. Describe morphology of pathogen
2. Appropriate visualization technique (staining and microscopy)

Virulence Factors

1. Describe any relevant molecules structures or phenomenon that aids in the virulence of the pathogen Immunity
2. Describe relevant innate responses
3. Describe relevant adaptive responses
4. Do not discuss vaccines here.

Infectious disease information

Describe the infectious disease caused by the microbe including:

1. Conditions including sign and symptoms
2. Duration

iii. Complications

1. Predisposing factors
2. Is it opportunistic

Epidemiology

1. Incidence and Prevalence of disease (age, location, time of year)
2. Reservoirs, Mode of Transmission, Portals of Exit and Entrance
3. If relevant, is the disease classified as endemic, epidemic, pandemic.
4. Is this a reportable disease. Explain why.

Prevention

1. Appropriate PPE
2. Lifestyle, hygiene, and environmental factors
3. Any relevant vaccines or prophylactic medications

Treatment

1. Discuss relevant pharmacological agents and supportive treatments
2. Are there any incidences of antimicrobial resistance?

Clinical Relevance

What critical information should a nurse know about this pathogen if it presents in their practice?

Conclusion

Wrap everything up. A good academic research paper should bring everything full circle with a solid conclusion.