Category: Microbiology

What are the levels of organization in living organisms? Explain microorganisms, unicellular organisms, and multicellular organisms with suitable examples such as Amoeba, bacteria, algae, and fungi.

Common Microbial Infections Assignment

To complete this assignment, you should use the information provided in the corresponding textbook chapter, along with additional reliable sources such as scientific websites, journal articles, or educational videos.

Assignment Objective

The purpose of this assignment is to investigate a common microbial infection and explain its causative agent, disease process, immune response, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Your report should demonstrate scientific understanding, critical thinking, and the ability to communicate microbiological concepts clearly.

Topic Selection

Choose one of the following microbial infections:

1. Impetigo (Ch. 21)
2. Acne (Ch. 21)
3. Candidiasis (Ch. 21)
4. Listeriosis (Ch. 22)
5. Botulism (Ch. 22)
6. Neisseria meningitidis (Ch. 22)
7. Endocarditis (Ch. 23)
8. Rheumatic Fever (Ch. 23)
9. Gangrene (Ch. 23)
10. Moraxella catarrhalis (Ch. 24)
11. Bordetella pertussis (Ch. 24)
12. Corynebacterium diphtheriae (Ch. 24)
13. Giardiasis (Ch. 25)
14. Typhoid Fever (Ch. 25)
15. Helicobacter pylori (Ch. 25)
16. Herpes Simplex (Ch. 21)
17. Poliomyelitis (Ch. 22)
18. Anthrax (Ch. 23)
19. Tuberculosis (Ch. 24)
20. Cholera (Ch. 25)

Required Sections

Please organize your report using the following format:

1. Introduction

Provide a brief overview of the disease and summarize the major topics discussed in your report.
Minimum length: 50 words

1. Classification and Characteristics of the Microorganism

Identify whether the disease is caused by a virus, bacterium, fungus, or protozoan. Include:

• Taxonomic classification
• Morphological and physiological characteristics
• Gram stain characteristics (if applicable)
• Cell wall structure
• Toxin production (if applicable)

You may include an image of the microorganism if available.
Minimum length: 50 words

1. Signs, Symptoms, and Host Damage

Describe:

• Major signs and symptoms of the disease
• Damage caused to host tissues or cells
• Disease progression and complications

You may include images of lesions or symptoms if appropriate.
Minimum length: 50 words

1. Diagnosis and Epidemiology

Explain:

• Diagnostic methods used to identify the disease
• Epidemiology and transmission
• Current prevalence or outbreaks

You are encouraged to reference recent news or public health reports, especially related to Florida or the United States.

1. Immune Response

Discuss the immune response involved in fighting the infection, including:

• Humoral immunity
• Cellular immunity
• Immune system mechanisms activated during infection

Minimum length: 50 words

1. Vaccines

Describe any vaccines available for prevention of the disease and explain how they work. If no vaccine exists, explain current prevention strategies.
Minimum length: 50 words

1. Antimicrobial Treatment

Explain:

• The mechanism of action of antimicrobial drugs used to treat the infection
• Drug resistance issues, if applicable
• Common therapies or treatment approaches

Minimum length: 50 words

1. References

Include at least two reliable references (scientific journals, textbooks, CDC, WHO, or other reputable academic sources).

Assignment Requirements

• Length: 500550 words
• Font: Times New Roman
• Font Size: 12-point
• Use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Demonstrate critical thinking and scientific understanding
• Organize your work clearly using the required headings
• References are not included in the word count

Be sure to paraphrase information in your own words and avoid plagiarism.

Grading Summary (8 Points Total)

Criteria	Points
Introduction and organization of the report	2 points
Accurate description of the microorganism and disease	3 points
Discussion of symptoms, diagnosis, immunity, vaccines, and treatment	3 points
Grammar, spelling, clarity, and critical thinking	1 point

Total: 9 points

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Slide 4: Microscopy Techniques Used in Identification

• Description of types of microscopy used that is helpful in identification (light, oil immersion, scanning electron, etc.) and why

Slide 5: Culturing Techniques, Media Used in Identification, & Growth Characteristics

• Details of how the pathogen is cultured in the lab (media, conditions, etc.)
• Unique growth characteristics

Slide 6: Staining Techniques Used in Identification

• Details of staining techniques used in identification & observation (Gram stain, acid-fast stain, endospore, capsule, etc.)
• Description of why these techniques are used

Slide 7: Biochemical Test Useful in Identification

• Discussion of specific biochemical tests used in identification and their importance

Slide 8: Current Research

• Recent news, advancements, or research about the pathogen that is relevant and furthers the understanding of identifying, diagnosing, treating, or preventing the spread of the pathogen

Slide 9: Christian Worldview

• Include a Bible verse that highlights how the importance of identification of microbes as it relates to stewardship and/or compassion. Briefly explain how it guides the responsible observation, identification, and care or those affected by disease within a Christian worldview.

Slide 10: References (Each source should also be cited within the presentation on slides)

• List of all sources and image credits in a proper APA format

Reliable sources include: the course textbook, other books from major publishers, newspapers, peer-reviewed articles, peer-reviewed journals, PhD dissertations and research, public library [GCU library], scholarly articles, isolated studies or academic research, professional organizations’ websites, educational institutions’ websites, and government websites.

Unreliable sources include: Wikipedia, blogs, forums, self-published books, questionable sites created by nonprofessional organizations, and sites that provide biased information.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

1.Whatistheroleoftheimmunesystem,andhowcanitprotecthumansfromdisease?

2.Why is the rapid detection of a disease important?

3.The ELISA links an enzyme (horseradish peroxidase) to the secondary antibody. What is the purpose of the enzyme

4.Why is it necessary to include positive and negative control samples in the assay in addition to the experimental samples?

5.Why is it necessary to wash the wells after each step?

6.When the primary antibody was added to the wells, what happened if the sample contained the antigen? What happened if it did not contain the antigen?

7.Whensecondaryantibodywasaddedtothewells,whathappenedifthesamplecontainedtheantigen? What happened if it did not contain theantigen?

8.If the sample gave a negative result (colorless) for the disease-causing agent, does this always mean that a person does not have the disease? What could cause a false-negative result?

9.If you tested positive for disease exposure, did you have direct contact with one of the original infected students? If not, what conclusions can you draw about the transmissibility of disease in a population?

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P+ Image labeled Staphylococcus epidermis (Control 17) High Gram-positive cocci in clusters with small white TSA colonies match Control 17 best.

P- Klebsiella pneumoniae (Control 6) High Gram-negative bacilli with large creamy mucoid TSA colonies match Control 6 best among the allowed Gram-negative unknowns.

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Lab10.2

Lab 9.2

When microbiologists isolate bacteria, the identity of the bacteria must be determined. Various staining methods and biochemical tests are used to determine the genus and species of the unknown bacteria. Report on the identity of a given unknown bacterium and describe the methodology and results of the Gram stain, biochemical tests, selective and/or differential media, and rapid membrane tests. Since this is an online course, these tests have been performed already, and the results will be distributed in a .docx file containing photographs of the slides, membranes, and media. The .docx file is located in Connect and is labeled “Topic 5 Identification of Unknown Data.”

In the scientific community, it is important to be able to articulate data, key concepts, and conclusions from experiments that are performed. In this assignment, communicate the results of the lab in a formal lab report.

Complete the lab report using the “BIO-205L Lab Report Format Guide,” and submit it to the digital classroom.

APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:

BS Environmental Science

1.2: Explain and apply biological concepts of structure and function at cellular, molecular, biochemical, tissue, and organismal levels of organization.

Requirements: answers based on grading rubi