Description
The goal of this assignment is to research and describe the main characteristics of one of the following topics.
Listeriosis
Brucellosis
Leishmaniasis
Instructions:
A. Choose ONE of the three disease choices
B. Your review must include at least 3 reliable sources, and must be referenced at the end in APA format and typed.
C. Your review must include the following (2-4 sentences each). Answer in worksheet style (question then answer) and in order. All writing must be in your own words, DO NOT directly quote from a source, include in-text citations. All references must also be cited at the end in APA format.
Background information on the pathogen associated with the disease
scientific name (format correctly), microbe type, and specific characteristics of the pathogen
Disease: Which body system does it target and how is the system affected? Clinical signs and symptoms associated with the disease.
Is there multiple forms of this disease? If so, how do these differ?
Pathogenesis: how does the pathogen cause disease/damage to the host? Name at least 2 virulence factors.
Transmission- What portal of entry is used by the pathogen? What is the mode of transmission? If vector, state the name.
Susceptibility: Which groups are most susceptible to contracting this disease?
Diagnosis and prognosis: Be detailed and specific. Name the diagnostic tool used and explain what is expected in a positive result for the diagnosis of this specific pathogen.
Treatment: name specific antibiotic/drugs or regimen.
Prevention
D. Upload as a typed pdf to canvas.
Rubric
15 pts- all sections (C1-8) completed with detail, references and in-text citations formatted correctly, at least 3 references used
13-14 pts- one section (C1-8) not completed or lacks detail, OR references and in-text citations not formatted correctly, OR less than 3 references used
11-12 pts- one section (C1-8) not completed or lacks detail, AND references/in-text citations formatted incorrectly, AND/OR less than 3 references used
10-8 pts- multiple sections (C1-8) not completed or lack detail, references and in-text citations formatted correctly, at least 3 references used
7-0 pts- multiple sections (C1-8) not completed or lacks detail, AND references/ in-text citations formatted incorrectly, AND/OR less than 3 references used
