Microbiology

Pathogenicity and Virulence

Instructions:

· Write an essay comparing both pathogenicity and virulence among microorganisms.

· Show how microorganisms vary in both their pathogenicity and virulence using the opportunistic infections as examples.

· Show how these characteristics influence the prevention and treatment for public health.

· Offer innovative solutions for ways to prevent the spread of infection in personal life and in public.

Requirements:

· Essay should be a minimum of 500 words in APA format with references and in text citations.

Grading Rubric:

· Provides clear definitions of pathogenicity, virulence, and, opportunistic infection

· Compares pathogenicity among microorganisms

· Compares virulence among microorganisms

· Identifies specific examples of opportunistic infections

· Describes public health impact on prevention and treatment

· Formulate at least two innovative solutions for reducing the spread of infection in personal life and in public