University at Albany Microbiology Essay

Part I (6)

Anthrax

As a fresh research intern, you are a part of the hypothetical National Anthrax Eradication Program. Your first task is to present a detailed summary of this lethal disease.

Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research, acquire, compile the primary data and respond to the following:

• What organism produces this disease and how?
• What are the four different locations where an anthrax infection can occur? Describe each of these locations. What are the reasons why these locations allow the infection to occur?
• What are the different scientific methods that have been tried, tested, and implemented for Anthrax prevention and cure in the past decade?
• Why is Anthrax such a potent weapon of bioterrorism? What are the characteristics that make it so?

PART II (7)

Respiratory Tract Infections

Respiratory tract infections are the chief cause of absenteeism in schools as well as places of work. From the common cold to the more serious bronchitis, respiratory tract infections are usually infectious and thus easily passed on from one person to another.

Your assignment is to research diseases of the respiratory tract, using the Online Library or the Internet. Based on your research, respond to the following:

• Classify respiratory tract diseases, their causes, and the pattern of associated symptoms.
• How are infections of the upper respiratory tract different from those of the lower respiratory tract?
• Why are infections of the upper respiratory tract milder as compared to those pertaining to the lower respiratory tract?
• Describe the curative methods for each of the upper and lower respiratory tract infections.
• What are three specific factors of the immune system that help to clear the lower lung of infectious agents?

PART III (8)

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

UTIs are common among all sections of the population. Using Online Library or the Internet, research UTIs. Based on your research, respond to the following:

• Which segment of the population is more susceptible to UTIs? Why?
• What is the most common agent of UTIs?
• Describe the mechanism of action that can prevent this disease using a natural compound.