Introduction
- Type of pathogen
- Name of pathogen, relevant family name, and proper binomial nomenclature
- Is the pathogen transmissible or opportunistic (part of the normal flora)
- Associated infections/diseases
2. Structure of Assigned Pathogen
- Describe morphology of pathogen
- Appropriate visualization technique (staining and microscopy)
- Describe any relevant virulence factors
3. Interaction between Microbe and Host Immune System
- Describe relevant innate responses
- Describe relevant adaptive responses
Do not discuss vaccines here.
4. Infectious Disease Information
Describe the infectious disease caused by the microbe including:
i. Conditions including sign and symptoms ii. Duration iii. Complications
Predisposing factors
v. Is it opportunistic
5. Principles of Epidemiology
- Incidence and Prevalence of disease (age, location, time of year)
- 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
- Appropriate PPE
- Lifestyle, hygiene, and environmental factors
- Any relevant vaccines or prophylactic medications
7. Treatment
- Discuss relevant pharmacological agents and supportive treatments
- Are there any incidences of antimicrobial resistance?
8. Clinical Relevance
3. 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.