Unit 3 Assessment

Infectious Disease-Virus Submitted By: ________________________

Name of the organism

Location and Spread

Where the microbial agent is normally found and how is it spread?

Virulence Factors

What are the virulence factors of the microbial agent?

Insert image of the organism here. Reference (APA) the image in the resources page at the end of this document.

Symptoms and Incubation What are the symptoms and incubation period of an infection by the microbial agent?

Immune Response

Describe how the microbial agent infects different organs and how immune system responds to the infection?

Diagnosis How would you diagnose an infection caused by the microbial agent?

Population

Treatment Plan

What is the current treatment plan for the infections caused by this agent and the treatment success rate?

Precautions

What precautions can the public take to prevent infections by this agent?

What populations are most at risk for infection?

Public health implications? What are some public health implications of the infection caused by the agent?

Environments and Food Sources

What environments and sources are associated with infection?

References

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