Description
Rhinovirus is the pathogen
Introduction:
The Microorganism Profile Paper requires the ability to apply scientific knowledge that you acquire both inside and outside the microbiology classroom. You will also be required to communicate your knowledge of microbiological concepts in written and graphical means. You will construct a comprehensive profile of a microorganism that you are assigned by the faculty using the guidance document below. This microorganism is a pathogen that you may encounter in your nursing career. As you progress through the paper, you will be asked to provide written explanations of microbiological concepts in your own words. Your paper will also need to include a diagram that you create, demonstrating how your assigned microbe is transmitted. All written answers are expected to meet accepted standards for grammar, syntax, and punctuation, and the paper will be submitted in APA format. Proper microbiology terminology is also expected.
Your pathogen profile paper will cover the following topics: Rhinovirus
- Description of the Microorganism
- Virulence Factors
- Immunity which components of the immune system would protect the patient.
- Infectious Disease Information
- Epidemiology diagram (original student created)
- Prevention
- Treatment
- Clinical Relevance
- Type of microorganism you have; Rhinovirus
- Gram reaction (if any), shape and arrangement
- Virulence factors
- How the organism evades the immune system
- Diseases your organism can cause.
- How your organism can spread to others
- Ways to prevent infection
- How your organism will be treated
- What a nurse needs to know about your organism