In this experiment we learned how to execute The Kirby-Bauer Method by choosing one of four pathogens, creating a bacteria law on two plates and using disks with antibiotic/drug concentrations to test the pathogens susceptibility. Going into the medical field, it is easy to see how this method is used when trying to determine what type of drug/antibiotic the doctor will use to help kill the pathogen without causing harm to the patient. As stated before this test is used to help physicians choose
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All eyes have been on West Africa for the past few months, because they are being plagued by the Ebola Virus. Oxford dictionary states, “Ebola is an infectious generally fatal disease marked by fever and severe internal bleeding, spread through contact with infected body fluids by a filovirus (Ebola Virus), whose normal host species is unknown.” Catherine E Schoiet, Ashley Frantz, and Holly Yan from C.N.N wrote an article named “Hospital “Dropped the Ball” with Ebola Patient`s Travel History NIH
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In 2014-2015 the largest outbreak of Ebola virus disease (Ebola) occurred in West African history. There were 28,646 diagnosed cases of Ebola reported in which 11,000 deaths were reported officially. In the initial months of the outbreak response were poorly coordinated and limited since there were little-known knowledge, attitudes, and practice related to Ebola. When responding to an outbreak public education and engagement of community is an important factor since it can be used to help stop
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Frederick Griffith studied two strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae, type R bacteria, which does not cause pneumonia and type S bacteria, which does cause pneumonia. Griffith found that heat-killed type S bacteria also does not cause pneumonia; however, when he injected a mouse with both live type R bacteria and heat-killed type S bacteria, the mouse died and live type S bacteria was found in its body. Something in the heat-killed type S bacteria transformed the type R strain into a killer, when previously
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Streptococcus pyogenes Strep throat is a common bacterial infection among college students. This year within the first few weeks I acquired the bacterial infection know as strep caused by Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria. I thought it would be interesting to research because I have had strep many times in my life and I am also very allergic to many of the antibiotics which treat strep throat. Classification of an organism tells a lot about its characteristics. This particular species of bacteria
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Kingella Kingae Infection, Pediatric Kingella kingae or K. kingae is a bacterium that can cause infection. Most of the time, these bacteria do not cause infection. They live in the back of most young children's throats. However, an infection can occur if the bacteria get into the blood. Joints, bones, and the heart can then become infected. Kingella kingae or K. kingae is a type of bacteria. It is normally found in the back of children's throats. Most of the time, it does not cause illness
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Two overnight cultures of unknown bacteria were provided in dilution tubes, labeled 18X and 18Y. The provided cultures were used for Gram staining. A heat fixed smear of each unknown was prepared on two separate clean glass slides. The smears were flooded with crystal violet (1 minute), rinsed with water (2 seconds), covered with Gram’s iodine (1 minute), rinsed with water (2 seconds), decolorized by 95% alcohol applied in a drop wise fashion, rinsed with water (2 sec), counterstained with safranin
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I have a dream….. to become a veterinarian. A veterinarian’s job is to take care of sick, injured, or animals that need to be checked on every day. They need skills such as management, decision making, and problem-solving. They also need to know their education requirements and know their work environment. The career of a veterinarian is perfect because I get a considerable amount of money, my skills with animals, I know my education requirements, what I need to work on. Firstly, I get a considerable
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INTERVIEWS Interview 1: not conducted by myself, but by “The fruit doctor” with Dr Luke Thompson (American Gut Project) The following question was discussed in the interview: how do CS vs natural childbirth and breastfeeding vs baby formula contribute to the establishment of a healthy infant microbiome: In his introduction, Dr Thomson stated that birth is a baby’s first exposure to microbes. Interestingly he disclosed that the normal development of the gut community (of a baby born naturally)
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interest in the position of Assistant Professor of microbiology advertised on university career website. I believe my Ph.D. degree in microbiology, eight years of teaching and mentoring experience, and twelve years of academic research experience makes me uniquely suitable for the position. I have extensive teaching experience in India and the United States. During my Ph.D., I was a teaching assistant for five years and have taught microbiology and freshman biology laboratories. In the last three
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