28 Sep Antibiotics have saved millions of lives since they were first observed by Pasteur and Koch and later named by Selman Waksman in 1942.

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MCB2289 Introduction to Microbiology Module 9 Discussion Over Medicated and Overwhelmed Directions:   Antibiotics have saved millions of lives since they were first observed by Pasteur and Koch and later named by Selman Waksman in 1942. Unfortunately, antibiotic-resistant microbial strains are becoming more prevalent and therefore making once easily treated...

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28 Sep There are few individuals in the world who have not been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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MCB2289 Introduction to Microbiology   Module 8 Discussion   Outbreak!   Directions:   There are few individuals in the world who have not been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19).    For your initial post, do some research on coronaviruses and then share what you learn about how a typical coronavirus compares to COVID-19. What does it...

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28 Sep You are an Infection Control Practitioner (ICP) for your county’s Public Health clinic.

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MCB2289 Introduction to Microbiology Module 7 Discussion STD 101 Directions: You are an Infection Control Practitioner (ICP) for your county’s Public Health clinic. You have been invited to speak to a group of registered nurses who work in the public school system and a county-led group home. Your job...

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28 Sep Viral Treatment Options

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MCB2289 Introduction to Microbiology Module 4 Discussion Viral Treatment Options Directions:   There are many opinions on the need and/or importance of vaccines in preventing the spread of disease. Our children are required to get vaccinations before entering school, and healthcare workers must have them when working in environments where...

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28 Sep Describe how microbes of the normal flora in the human body can become opportunistic pathogens.

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MCB2289 Introduction to Microbiology Module 5 Homework Assignment   •             Use the information presented in the module folder along with your readings from the textbook to answer the following questions. 1.            Describe how microbes of the normal flora in...

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28 Sep Benefits and Risks of Contraception

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BSC2089 Human Anatomy and Physiology II Module 9 Discussion Benefits and Risks of Contraception Directions:   You are attending a primary care visit with your teenage female relative. The primary care physician asks if she is taking birth control pills. She is not, but is considering it. You hear the...

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28 Sep Urinalysis

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BSC2089 Human Anatomy and Physiology II Module 8 Discussion Urinalysis Directions:   Urinalysis is a common non-invasive component of primary care screening, pathology screening, and drug metabolite testing. Urine is often viewed as a waste product, but newer research suggests that urine can offer more insight into health.   Initial Post   Read Urinology...

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28 Sep Smoking Cessation

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BSC2089 Human Anatomy and Physiology II Module 5 Discussion Smoking Cessation Directions:   Smoking cessation continues to be a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiorespiratory and total body wellness. Many options, such as e-cigarettes and vaping, have come to the forefront as cessation alternatives, but studies on safety are lacking....

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28 Sep Digestion and Psychology

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BSC2089 Human Anatomy and Physiology II Module 6 Discussion Digestion and Psychology Directions:   How do anatomical and physiological changes impact digestive pathology presentation? What is the link between digestion and psychology? In this discussion we will explore both concepts, as interest in both managing digestive disorders and psychological presentations...

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28 Sep COVID-19 Vaccine Immunity

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BSC2089 Human Anatomy and Physiology II Module 4 Discussion COVID-19 Vaccine Immunity Directions:   Ways to build immunity have come to the news forefront during the COVID-19 pandemic. While vaccines to build immunity are not new concepts, variations in mechanism of action vary based on the target pathogen.   Initial Post   View Understanding...

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