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Microbiology Unknown Report | Proteus vulgaris
By CPR Nashville, TN at January 14, 2013 | 8:57 am | 1 Comments
UNKNOWN LAB REPORT Report by TABITHA MATTHEWS MICROBIOLOGY FALL 2012 INTRODUCTION The discipline of microbiology has many applications in science and medicine. This unknown laboratory study was an exercise in identifying two bacterium using varied scientific techniques in a lab. The practical application of this study includes determining unknown bacteria more...
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Staphylococcus epidermidis | Microbiology
By CPR Nashville, TN at January 12, 2013 | 9:34 am | 0 Comment
INTRODUCTION Knowing the identity of microorganisms is beneficial because it allows healthcare professionals the ability to determine the organism’s pathogenicity, to prescribe the right antibiotics, as well as the correct dose, and to effectively treat infections and illnesses in the human body. Microorganisms are also helpful within the human body to aid in the more...
What is Meningitis by Karla Posos
By CPR Nashville, TN at December 21, 2012 | 2:27 pm | 2 Comments
The first few questions that are probably popping into your head right now are, ‘What is meningitis? Do I have meningitis? How do I treat it? How did I get this? Am I going to die!?’ Well, you’re in luck, because it turns out that I will, hopefully, be able to answer all your questions. To begin with, meningitis is a disease that is caused by the protective more...
Marfan Syndrome by Laura Puckett
By CPR Nashville, TN at December 8, 2012 | 8:03 am | 0 Comment
Marfan Syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the person’s connective tissue. The connective tissue holds organs in place and attach skin to bones and provide support to blood vessels. The gene that is inherited in this syndrome is the fibrillin gene. This protein makes connective tissue elastic and strong so organs can move around be still be anchored. This more...
Human Papillomavirus (Genital Warts, HPV) by Rebecca Lashley
By CPR Nashville, TN at December 1, 2012 | 7:52 am | 0 Comment
Human Papillomavirus better known as HPV is a very common virus mainly found in teenagers and adults. What makes this virus so common is that there are over 100 strains; roughly 40 of them affect the genital area along with the mouth and throat. The other 60+ strains affect the other parts of the body mainly warts on the hands and feet. HPV lives in the epithelial cells more...
