Category: Microbiology

You may use your textbook for research.  Type your answers in a document and upload to this assignment. 
This Case Study topic is covered in Module 5 and 6.
Patient Z was admitted to a hospital with acute facial spams. In your intake, Patient Z tells you that he pricked his finger on an old garden spade while planting tomatoes a week ago.  He indicates that he cleaned it and did not go to the doctor.  Four days ago, he was prescribed an antibiotic for assumed sinusitis.  His condition has worsened and he has not been able to eat for the last 4 days due to significant pain and tightness of his jaw.   
What microbe is causing Patient Z’s symptoms?
Is his condition due to an infection or an intoxication? Explain.
Can he transmit this condition to another person? Explain.
What is the treatment for his condition?
How can he protect himself from getting this condition in the future? Must be 550 words miniumum and plagerism free. 12 font double space times roman numeral

This is a reflection based on a VIRTUAL lab that was completed. Note your task is to answer the following questions.
Assignment Instructions Part 1
Reflect on what you learned this week through the labs and learning activities by discussing the following:
Why don’t we see more outbreaks due to genetic mutations?
When would we use gel electrophoresis instead of another lab technique? Please provide an example.
Which concepts this week were difficult to comprehend? What strategies did you utilize to enhance your understanding?
Choose a concept learned this week and provide a short tutorial as if explaining it to a 10-year-old.

Create a three-to-five page essay summarizing various ways in which we employ microbes to our advantage. Think about their use in the food industry, waste management, health care, and conversion of waste product into fuel. Which of these applied Microbiology fields is of interest to you and has the potential for further development in your opinion?
Support all of your assertions with scholarly resources.
Essay: This project should be in proper APA format. There is a requirement of at least THREE scholarly resources (Wikipedia is not allowed) and those resources must be no older than FIVE years old.
Three-to-Five pages, not including title page, reference page, or appendix.

Conduct some research using Google Scholar (opens in a new window) or PubMed (opens in a new window) to familiarize yourself with biofilms. Pick ONE specific bacterial biofilm and address the following:
Describe how the biofilm is formed.
List ways an infectious biofilm can be identified and treated.
Describe the clinical significance of the biofilm in the healthcare setting, and your opinion on whether it is important to know this information or not, and why.
List one way in which biofilms can be beneficial. 
Requirements
Initial posts: 300 words
Video or audio: Minimum 3 minutes
Cite at least 2 APA scholarly/authoritative sources to support initial response.
Cite at least 1 scholarly source outside of the assigned textbook.

this is for 2 different classes. The first question is for micro, and the second is critical reasoning. please make it short and simple and use simple wording when writing. don’t use ai teacher will check.
1-Fifteen-year-old Dolores was embarrassed to talk with her mother about the pain she felt in her “private parts,” but she was worried she might have gotten a disease, despite Nick’s assurance that she was his “first.” Her mother insisted that Dolores see a doctor, who discovered cervical lesions caused by a virus associated with cancer.
What sexually transmitted virus is involved?
How should the physician treat the lesions?
How could Dolores have protected herself?
2- For this week’s discussion, we’ll be listening to podcasts! 
Each of the podcast options below seeks to debunk a particular belief, argument, or fad, so in effect they demonstrate strong critical reasoning of the kind we’re applying in this class (imagine that, people being paid to apply and discuss critical reasoning!). Choose any one episode of whichever option you prefer:
Science Vs. – “There are a lot of fads, blogs, and strong opinions, but then there’s SCIENCE. Science Vs. finds out what’s fact, what’s not, and what’s somewhere in between. We do the hard work of sifting through all the science so you don’t have to and cover everything from 5G and pandemics to vaping and fasting diets.”
Maintenance Phase – “debunking the junk science behind health fads, wellness scams and nonsensical nutrition advice.” Note that some of the language may be not be suitable for children, so if that’s a concern you may wish to choose a different option.
If Books Could Kill – a podcast that specializes in debunking popular nonfiction books, i.e. “the airport bestsellers that captured our hearts and ruined our minds.” Note again that some of the language may not be suitable for children.
Debunking Medical Myths – conversations with health professionals dismantling false beliefs about medicine, health, and wellness.
The Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe – “dedicated to promoting critical thinking, reason, and the public understanding of science through online and other media.”
Skeptoid – “The true science behind our most popular urban legends. Historical mysteries, paranormal claims, popular science myths, aliens and UFO reports, conspiracy theories, and worthless alternative medicine schemes … Skeptoid has you covered. From the sublime to the startling, no topic is sacred.” 
The Stronger by Science Podcast – “evidence, anecdotes, and incoherent ramblings on training, nutrition, science, and life in general.” 
Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine – “Join Dr. Sydnee McElroy and her husband Justin McElroy for a tour of all the dumb, bad, gross, weird, and wrong ways we’ve tried to fix people.”
Expert Guide to Conspiracy Theories – a special 6-part produced by The Anthill, which is a podcast that specializes in making academic research accessible and engaging. Episodes do not have to be listened to in order – you can choose any one of the following: 
Part 1 – How to Spot One
Part 2 – Who Believes Them and Why?
Part 3 – Their History
Part 4 – How They Spread
Part 5 – How Dangerous Are They?
Part 6 – Coronavirus
Initial Post
After listening to your chosen podcast episode, summarize an argument that the podcast seeks to debunk (that is, you’re not summarizing the podcasters’ argument, but the argument that they’re critiquing).
When presenting this argument, you should outline its key points and main conclusions, and provide a general idea about its potential implications or repercussions. However, do not reveal how or why the argument is debunked in the podcast. Your goal here is to present the argument as it would be advocated by its proponents, without any critique or analysis, before the podcasters present their critique. As in some of our recent discussions, your primary goal is to accurately summarize an argument to give your classmates an opportunity to practice their critical reasoning skills.
Note that you do not need to summarize the entire episode – you only need to summarize a single argument, i.e. a single conclusion/claim supported by one or more premises. If you happen to find a suitable argument in the first 10 minutes, hey, you’re done and can just use that! (Though it may still be interesting to listen to the full rest of the episode too).
As an example of what an initial post might look like (note that I made this podcast & episode up, just so you don’t go looking for it): 
Podcast: Debunkers!
Episode: Debunking Anti-Vaccine Myths
Conclusion: Vaccines are linked to autism, particularly the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccine.
Key Premises:
1. Autism Link: The proponents of this argument often refer to a study published in 1998 in The Lancet, a prestigious medical journal, by a British gastroenterologist, Andrew Wakefield. The study posited a correlation between the MMR vaccine and the onset of autism and bowel disease.
2. Vaccine Ingredients: Anti-vaccine advocates also argue that vaccines contain harmful substances, such as mercury in the form of thimerosal, which they claim contribute to the development of autism.
3. Natural Immunity: They also argue that natural immunity — that is, immunity obtained by catching and recovering from a disease — is more effective and safer than vaccine-induced immunity.
Implications of this Argument:
If valid, this argument would have serious repercussions for public health policies worldwide. It would call into question the safety and efficacy of not just the MMR vaccine, but all vaccines that use similar compounds. This could potentially lead to a decline in vaccination rates, potentially resulting in outbreaks of diseases that were previously controlled or eradicated. It could also lead to widespread skepticism toward the importance of herd immunity in controlling the spread of infectious diseases.

TOPIC: “Factors resulting in the emergence of COVID–19 as a pandemic”
Directions
New infectious diseases are emerging due to
1) Evolutionary changes in existing microorganisms that allow them to infect new hosts
2) Spread of diseases through modern transportation increased travel between continents.
3) Changes in ecological conditions
4) Reduction in immunity because of a luxurious lifestyle
5) Research producing new strains
6) Emergence of antimicrobial resistance in microorganisms
7) Expansion of urban areas
8) People’s contact with the animals and microbes that cause these diseases.
You must pick AT LEAST 2 factors (given above) that you think might have resulted in the emergence of COVID-19 as a pandemic. Your post should contain a paragraph each (8-10 lines in the English language) for each factor. Then reply to 2 peers (don’t forget to mention the name of the student that you are responding to). In your replies, you must discuss different factors from the ones you chose for your post (one different factor per reply). Your reply should contain at least 5-6 sentences explaining the respective factor. In your response, add some information. Just saying that you like the post, you learned from the post, great job, etc. is not acceptable.
instructions for homework I will provide later

I need to make an oral presentation. I have some information I shown in the files. It should be a two in one assignment. 

I need you to write responses for a discussion post. This is for 2 different classes. The first 2 are for a micro-class, and the other 2 are for critical reasoning. 

fully address the following prompt:
Vaccines have become a controversial topic, from celebrity-endorsed anti-vax groups to the now retracted paper from Dr. Wakefield in 1998 in the Lancet, claiming a link between vaccinations and autism.   Vaccination rates have varied depending on the latest news or the state of the nation and the world.  Many vaccine-preventable diseases that were either eradicated or quite rare are now creating outbreaks again.   During our current COVID outbreak, vaccine rates are declining in young children as parents fear exposure in doctor’s offices.
Whooping cough, or pertussis, is one of these vaccine-preventable diseases that is making a comeback. Read the article “Low vaccination rates and ‘measles parties’ fueled 2019 measles outbreak in NYCLinks to an external site.”  and discuss these recent outbreaks OR outbreaks from other vaccine-preventable diseases and the controversy surrounding this issue. 
Please include at least one reputable reference other than your textbook or the article given here in your initial post.  It is very important when researching a controversial topic that you use reputable sources.  
Resource:
Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. (2020, May 27). Low vaccination rates and ‘measles parties’ fueled 2019 measles outbreak in NYC: Study is a wake-up call for the potential of another such outbreak, as vaccination rates plummet during the COVID-19 pandemic. ScienceDaily. Retrieved October 16, 2020 from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/05/200527181329.htm
Also include additional 2 sources on top of this.
APA format font 12 and times roman numeral and double spaced
500 words miniumum (3 paragraphs miniumum)
NO PLAGERiSM. Plagerism number must be under 10 percent.
Thank you.

Your paper should include all of the points stated in the description section.
Up to 15 points of extra credit.   You need to submit it online.
You can’t have more than 20 % similarity score. 
Late papers will not be accepted
Papers must be in a report format (paragraph and not bullet points).
Scoring Rubric for Microbiology Semester Writing Project Paper
Choose a microbe that causes disease in humans or animals.   Write about that microbe following the instructions below. MY CHOSEN MICROBES ARE E-COLI, Shigella flexneri, staphylococcus auureus, and bacillus mageterium. INCLUDE ALL 4 IN THIS REPORT.
The Paper is due on May, 27, 2024 at 11:59 pm.  Late papers will not be accepted even if they are minutes late.
Paper is 4 pages (not including cover page or references), double space. Margins should be no more than 1”, and the 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 of infection)
References
At least three references.