Microbiology
Pathogenic Microbe Project

Updated 10 January 05

Project description

In groups of 3 or 4 you will will be assigned a pathogenic microbe that is responsible for a disease discussed in our text. It is important to envolve all team members in developing this project. You will evaluate each other on this upon completion of the project.

• Each person needs to read the section on the assigned disease (by January 14).
• As a group you need to write a brief case history starring the disease causing organism and including questions that needed answers from the investigators (due one week before presentation).
• Each group member needs to find a recent research article on the organism and submit the abstract for verification. Go to PubMed and search for key words or organisms.
• Prepare a summary of the article about 1 - 2 pages.
• Each group member needs to read the description of the organism in Bergey's Manual or other technical source and together prepare a 1-2 page description to include identifying characteristics and a picture of the organism (due one week in advance of the presentation).
• Construct a one page handout containing key information on etiology, transmission, pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention (due one meeting prior to presentation).
• Prepare a 5 -7 minute, well organized, creative, and clear presentation on the cause and effects of the assigned disease.
• Prepare a web site to include at least a picture, your case and answers, a one paragraph summary of Bergey's description, a summary paragraph of each research article, three characteristics that set this organism/disease apart, and a paragraph with important information on this organism or disease not found in the text (due by presentation date).

Diseases and causal organisms with dates of presentation

• Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Bordetella pertussis, Jan 31
• Salmonellosis, Salmonella enteritidis, Jan 31
• Giardiasis, Giardia lamblia, Jan 31
• Gonorrhea, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Feb 23
• Meningococcal Meningitis, Neisseria meningitidis, Feb 23
• Tetanus, Clostridium tetani, Feb 23
• Impetigo, Boils, Abscesses; Staphylococcus aureus, Mar 28
• Candidiasis, Candida albicans, Mar 28
• Toxiplasmosis, Toxoplasma gondii, Mar 28

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