Paper is 3 pages (not including cover page or references), double space, MLA or APA format. Margins should be no more than 1”, and font should not be any larger than 11.
Cover Page – required information: Not included as part of the 3 pages
Title
Student name
Course name
Course section
Instructor name
Date (deadline)
Your paper should include the following:
Description of the pathogenic microorganism
morphological characteristics
type of metabolism
environmental conditions required for growth
genetics/pathogenic mechanism(s)
Description of the disease(s) caused by this pathogen
brief history
clinical symptoms/virulence/progression of the disease state
diagnostic procedures (Be sure to include how the pathogen is identified in the clinical laboratory.)
Epidemiology of the disease
individuals at risk
transmission mechanism(s)
human behaviors involved in its spread
Control of the pathogen and/or disease
methods of disease prevention
clinical treatment of disease process
infection control of the microorganism (preventing the spread infection)
References
At least three references.
