Infectious Diseases Project

Write each topic in the order given) - Name the infectious disease. - Mention the organism(s) that cause the disease. - Pick the most common organism that causes the disease and tell about the organism: Classification of the organism, organism’s habitat, general characteristics and virulence factors of the organism (Include pictures of the microorganism (bacteria, virus, helminth). - About the disease: - Write how is the disease transmitted, what is the portal(s) of entry and, where does it cause problems in humans’ body (what organs or system(s) are affected. - Signs and symptoms (include pictures of them). - Diagnosis and Treatment. - Prevention. - Epidemiology: Include cases in U.S. and/or where is mostly present, who gets affected (kids, women, men, all), and it there are cases of nosocomial infections or not and why. - References