Case Study

Marshall W Smith

Micro Bio 2230

Case Study 1.2

1. Pink Eye or Conjunctivitis. Etiology is either viral, bacterial, or allergies. Because of the yellow discharge I would say it is a bacterial infection.

2. The thick yellow discharge is indicative of a bacterial infection.

3. Treatment would be a broad spectrum antibiotic. The condition is communicable from hand to eye contact.

4. Blink reflex, eye lashes, tears, the anatomy of the eye creates a physical barrier against infections.

Case study 1.3

1. Cellulitis, the area was very hot to the touch. Which would be more likely cellulitis rather than gangrene. The color also is more purple/ red rather than pale or dusky as seen with gangrene.

2. She could become septic and die. With gram + cocci growing in chains in her wound, it is likely she had MRSA. This type of bacterium is prone to develop antibiotic resistance.

3. Direct contact from hands, bed sheets, or medical utensils.

Case study 1.4

1. Measles

2. People stopped getting the vaccinations for their children at the recommended age. Either due to the disease not being around as much or the bad press going around about the vaccination causing autism.

3. Herd Immunity, this happens when a large amount of the population has become immune. Protecting individuals who are not immune. The resurgent of this virus was seen in school age children. While most of the adults where immune and surrounded by other adults. The children were surrounded by other children who were not immune.

4. 12 – 15 months of age, 2nd dose 4 weeks later.

5. Pneumonia and encephalitis (swelling of the brain).