Homework
Step I
Select ONE of the following fugal agents for your homework.
o Aspergillus, Tinea pedis, Candida albicans, Coccidioides, Pneumocystis jirovecii, Blastomyces, Cryptococcus neoformans, Histoplasma, Tinea corporis
Step II
Research the chosen fungal agent to examine the anatomical structures and diseases associated with it.
Step III
Using the template below answer the following questions:
i. Where the organism is normally found and how is it spread?
ii. What are the virulence factors of the organism?
iii. What are the symptoms and incubation period of the infection caused by the organism?
iv. How would you diagnose an infection caused by the organism?
v. Describe how the organism infects different organs and how the immune system responds to infection.
vi. What is the current treatment plan for the infections caused by the organism and the treatment success rate?
vii. What populations are most at risk for infection?
viii. What environments and sources are associated with the organism?
ix. What are some public health implications of the infection caused by the agent?
x. What precautions can the public take to prevent infections?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Attachment:- Fungus-Template.rar