Bacteria research

Step-1: Select ONE of the following bacterial agents for your assignment.

• Salmonella enteritidis, Staphylococcus aureus, Naegleria fowleri, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Chlamydia trachomatis, Clostridium difficile, Neisseria meningitidis

Step-2: Research the chosen bacterial agent to examine the anatomical structures and diseases associated with it.

• Some suggested resources:
  • http://microbiologyonline.org/
  • https://microbiologysociety.org/education-outreach/resources.html
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/

Step-3: Using the attached template, answer the following questions:

1. Where is the organism normally found and how is it spread?
2. What are the virulence factors of the organism?
3. What are the symptoms and incubation period of the infection caused by the organism?
4. How would you diagnose an infection caused by the organism?
5. Describe how the organism infects different organs and how immune system responds to infection.
6. What is the current treatment plan for the infections caused by the organism and the treatment success rate?
7. What populations are most at risk for infection?
8. What environments and sources are associated with the organism?
9. What is the prognosis of the infection caused by the organism?
10. What are some precautions can the public take to prevent infections?