Module 05 Microbiology Homework Assignment

Module 05 Microbiology Homework Assignment

• Please try to write at least 3 COMPLETE sentences for your responses

1. Describe how microbes of the normal flora in the human body can become opportunistic pathogens. Give one (1) example of an organism that is part of the normal flora that can become opportunistic in the body:

2. What are the different portals of entry for a pathogen to enter the body? Which is the most frequently used site of entry for pathogens?

3. Define the following disease categories:
a. Endemic –
b. Sporadic –
c. Epidemic –
d. Pandemic –

4. Describe three (3) common bacterial skin infections. Be sure to give the name of the specific organism that causes each and describe some common signs and symptoms of each:

5. Describe three (3) common fungal infections (mycoses) of the skin. Be sure to give the name of the specific organism that causes each and describe some common signs and symptoms of each:

6. Describe three (3) different types of respiratory infections caused by bacteria. Be sure to give the name of the specific organism that causes each and describe some common signs and symptoms of each:

7. Discuss the various reasons for the reemergence of TB. What factors have led to the emergence MDR-TB.

8. Briefly discuss and describe three (3) common viral respiratory infections. Be sure to give the name of the specific virus that causes each as well as some signs and symptoms for each:

9. Describe three (3) common fungal respiratory infections and the name of the specific organism that causes them as well as some signs and symptoms for each: