Assignment: Chapters 21-26 in your eText contain valuable information on important microbial diseases associated with the following human body system: Skin and Eyes (Ch. 21)Nervous System (Ch. 22)Card


Assignment: Chapters 21-26 in your eText contain valuable information on important microbial diseases associated with the following human body system:

  • Skin and Eyes (Ch. 21)
  • Nervous System (Ch. 22)
  • Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems (Ch. 23)
  • Respiratory System (Ch. 24)
  • Digestive System (Ch. 25)
  • Urinary and Reproductive Systems (Ch. 26)

Read each chapter and then pick one microbial disease from each chapter and write a synopsis of the disease using the following criteria:

  • What is the name of the disease?  Are there any other names used?
  • What areas of the body are typically infected and what are the common characteristics of those organs?
  • Describe the symptoms.
  • What other bacteria or viruses are associated with the disease?
  • Describe the common modes of infections.
  • Describe the pathogenicity of the microbes involved in the disease.
  • Describe the treatments for the disease.
  • What is the fatality rate?
  • Describe the history of this disease throughout history.
  • What other diseases are associated with this disease?
  • Include at least 2 pictures of the disease

Paper Information: The synopses will be no shorter than 2 pages per disease (minimum of 12 pages) with a reference page.  Also, please use the following specifications for the paper:

  • Font – Times New Roman
  • Size – 12 point
  • Color – Black
  • Paragraph – double spaced
  • Margins – 1 inch top, bottom, left, and right