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.
