Instruction
Summary of Article: (This should be in your own words and in
enough detail so the instructor does not have to read article. Provide a link to
article.)
Characteristics of Microbe: (What is the microbe’s structure?
What is the microbe’s physiology – how does the microbe function
biochemically. In other words, what metabolic processes are involved in
helping it replicate? Ex. Does it ferment, is it a facultative anaerobe, does it
metabolize lactose? etc. )
Mechanism of Pathogenesis: (mode of transmission, portal of
entry, virulence factors (i.e., adhesion factors, toxins), what cells does it
target? how does it damage the host?)
Characteristics of the Disease: (signs, symptoms, appearance)
Laboratory diagnosis: (what tests help to identify the microbe and
what are the results?)
Epidemiology: (Current incidence & distribution. Where in the world is
the pathogen of specific importance? Who commonly gets infected?)
Treatment, Prevention & Control: (Specific drugs,
Chemical/mechanical modes of control, any vaccines?)
References: (at least 3 in APA format)