Module 5 covers microorganisms and viruses that cause disease as well as their treatments and presence within the population. This is a two part assignment. You will be required to complete the following three tasks:
Write your own, original case study. Use the criteria listed below to guide you through the requirements and technique of writing a case study. It must be posted inside the discussion board and cannot be an attachment. If you do not know how to make sure your case is inside the text box and not attached contact your instructor for assistance.
Reply to another student with the solution to their case study, including the criteria listed under Part 2.
PART 1
Post Your Own Case Study
Introduction and Background
Patient history
age
gender
travel history
food history
time and place of illness onset
any events attended or other possible exposures
any all patients associated with the case should have a brief patient history included, even if they are a group.
Presentation of Findings
A minimum of three signs and symptoms being presented by the patient (chills, fever, vomiting, white cell abnormal counts, sore throat, other test results you learn about that may contribute information to the identification of the disease but do not use a test result that is specific to the pathogen). Example, a CBC or DWC (whole blood count or differential white count) numbers can be provided and stated as abnormal, but do not list a positive reaction on a strep A test. (The strep test is specific and would give away the case whereas the blood tests would be helpful but less specific).
Describe 2 test results that were used to help understand what was happening to the patient. The full name of the test, how the test works and what the results were for the patient.
You may NOT use any test that was described in the BC microbiology lab. You will need to learn about diagnostic tests that are currently used in hospital labs.
Conclusion
Describe a suggested or applied course of treatment. What medications were prescribed and why. State if the medications helped or did not help.
Describe any non-medication treatments
Case studies should be no more than three paragraphs. It should be direct and to the point but include all the information listed in Part 1.
You may select any of the following pathogen types for to create your own ORIGINAL case study.
Bacteria
Viral
Parasitic Protozoan
Helminth
DO NOT PROVIDE THE ANSWER TO YOUR CASE STUDY!!!! After posting your own case study, you will be required to respond to another student with the answer to their case study. PLEASE DO NOT solve more than one case study. Each student is required to solve one, so please do not attempt more than one. You are not required to list sources in the original case study but are required in the reply post in Part 2.
PART 2
Solving a Case Study
The following criteria must be met in your solution to another students case:
Name of pathogen causing the disease
Describe the evidence in the case study that led you to your conclusion
Provide a recommended course of treatment
Your reply with your solution must be at least one paragraph consisting of 150 words or more. All sources used should be listed in MLA format.
If someone solves your case study, it is common courtesy to let them know if they got your case study correct.
Post your case study in this discussion thread! Be sure to make it interesting, funny or just creative. Have some fun with the assignment!
Guide On Rating System
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Case Study: The Mysterious Outbreak
Introduction and Background:
In a small town called Riverside, multiple individuals suddenly fell ill with similar symptoms, raising concerns of a potential outbreak. The local health department was alerted, and investigations began to identify the cause. Patient histories were gathered to determine any commonalities that could aid in the investigation.
Patient History:
- Age: Ranging from 25 to 60 years old
- Gender: Both males and females were affected
- Travel History: No recent travel outside the town in the past month
- Food History: Patients reported consuming food from various local establishments
- Time and Place of Illness Onset: Symptoms appeared within a week, and all patients lived within a 5-mile radius of each other
- Possible Exposures: Patients attended a county fair where they interacted with animals and consumed food from multiple vendors
Presentation of Findings:
The patients exhibited the following signs and symptoms:
1. Severe diarrhea and vomiting
2. Abdominal pain and cramping
3. Dehydration and weakness
Testing Results:
Two tests were conducted to aid in the diagnosis:
1. Stool culture: A sample of stool was collected and cultured to identify any bacterial pathogens present. The results showed the presence of a gram-negative bacterium.
2. Serological test: Blood samples were collected from the patients to detect antibodies against a specific pathogen. The test revealed the presence of IgG antibodies, indicating a previous exposure to the pathogen.
Conclusion:
Based on the symptoms and test results, it is likely that the patients have been infected with a bacterial enteric pathogen. The most probable pathogen causing the disease is Escherichia coli (E. coli) due to its association with contaminated food and water. A course of treatment involving rehydration therapy and antibiotics targeting E. coli would be recommended. Non-medication treatments such as intravenous fluids and electrolyte replacement may also be necessary to alleviate dehydration and weakness.
(Note: This case study is purely fictional and does not represent a real outbreak or medical situation.)
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