Topic: Trichomonas vaginalis
Purpose:
The purpose of the paper is to enhance student understanding of the concepts of
microbiology and how microorganisms interact with their host by applying these
concepts to a specific microorganism. Additionally, this assignment serves as
an artifact showing that students have demonstrated achieving the competency on
scientific literacy. General Education Competency 6 states: Learners will gain
the ability to read with
understanding scientific content and engage in dialogue about scientific
issues.
Introduction:
The Microorganism Profile Paper requires the ability to apply scientific
knowledge that you acquire both inside and outside the microbiology classroom.
You will also be required to communicate your knowledge of microbiological
concepts by written means. You will construct a comprehensive profile of a
microorganism that you are assigned by the faculty using the guidance document
below. This microorganism is a pathogen that you may encounter in your nursing
career. As you progress through the paper, you will be asked to
provide written explanations of microbiological concepts in your own words. All
written answers are expected to meet accepted standards for grammar, syntax,
and punctuation, and the paper will be submitted in APA format. Proper
microbiology terminology is also expected. The completed paper is to be
submitted electronically via the Assignment Drop Box in Canvas in week 9.
The Big Picture:
As you progress through this course, you will acquire information in a
sequential, topic-specific manner. Each topic will include information that is
relevant to this assignment. For example, the knowledge you gain from the
lesson on bacterial cell morphology will be applied to the first paper topic,
“Cell Morphology and Growth Requirements.” Your answers are expected to include
information from sources that go beyond the textbook or classroom. Examples
include peer-reviewed journal articles, interviews with clinicians who deal
with microbes daily, personal experiences, and other reputable sources. You are
expected to clearly understand the meaning of each topic before you construct
your answer. For example, you are expected to know the meaning of
“epidemiology” and to understand the topics that are connected to it. Don’t
forget to read and understand
the rubric before you start. Refer to it often: it will help guide you through
the process.
1. Introduction
a. Type of pathogen
b. Name of pathogen, relevant family
name, and proper binomial nomenclature
c. Is the pathogen transmissible or
opportunistic (part of the normal flora)
d. Associated infections/diseases
2. Structure of Assigned Pathogen
a. Describe morphology of pathogen
b. Appropriate visualization
technique (staining and microscopy)
c. Describe any relevant virulence
factors
3. Interaction between Microbe and Host Immune System
a. Describe relevant innate
responses
b. Describe relevant adaptive
responses
c. Do not discuss vaccines here.
4. Infectious Disease Information
a. Describe the infectious disease caused by
the microbe including:
i. Conditions including sign
and symptoms
ii. Duration
iii. Complications
iv. Predisposing factors
v. Is it opportunistic
5. Principles of Epidemiology
a. Incidence and
Prevalence of disease (age, location, time of year)
b. Reservoirs, Mode of Transmission,
Portals of Exit and Entrance
c. If relevant, is the disease
classified as endemic, epidemic, pandemic.
d. Is this a reportable disease.
Explain why.
6. Prevention
a. Appropriate PPE
b. Lifestyle, hygiene, and
environmental factors
c. Any relevant vaccines or
prophylactic medications
7. Treatment
a. Discuss relevant pharmacological
agents and supportive treatments
b. Are there any incidences of
antimicrobial resistance?
8. Clinical Relevance
a. What critical information should
a nurse know about this pathogen if it presents in their practice?
9. Concluding Summary
a. All high-quality academic papers
conclude by summarizing the main points.
Other requirements:
· 4-6 written pages not
including Title and Reference pages
· No Abstract needed
· APA formatted
· Minimum of four scholarly
references
· Quotations are not
allowed. Quotes are not acceptable in scientific papers. Work should be paraphrased
in your own words.
· Plagiarism is not
acceptable. TurnItIn scores over 25% will automatically be evaluated for
plagiarism.