Microbiology

HS320-6: Explain the Immune System’s role in defense against microbial diseases and

immune disorders.

Instructions

· Write an essay identifying the role of the Immune System in defense during a microbial infection

· Highlight the main differences between parasitic and fungal infections

· Show how the role changes within an immunocompromised patient

Requirements

· The essay should include a minimum of 500 words.

Grading Rubric

· Provides clear defensive role for the immune system during microbial infection

· Compares parasitic infection between non-immunocompromised and immunocompromised persons

· Compares fungal infection between non- immunocompromised and immunocompromised persons