WSU BIOL209 Microbiology

Supplemental paper for presentation.

Focus paper for presentation.

It's amazing to think that even though there is no widely-accepted evidence that these inventions have prevented infections or death, hospitals are still spending over $125,000 per machine to attempt to ensure cleanliness.

Mexico and Brazil both reported a significant decline in mortality and hospitalizations in kids under the age of 5 caused by gastroenteritis in post-vaccine years.

For gas gangrene presentation

For Gas Gangrene presentation

For Gas Gangrene presentations

H7N9 strain that is capable of spreading quicker than the H5N1 strain. 100 people in China have been affected and killed more than 20. Doesn't immediately cause the noticeable symptoms like most flu strains would, making it difficult to monitor. 

The rotavirus vaccination was introduced in 2007 to most of Mexico. By 2010 most of the children in Mexico were vaccinated. This study wanted to see the correlation between the effectiveness of the vaccination compared to different socioeconomic statuses. They compared different regions in Mexico and found that throughout the country the Diarrhea Mortality rate caused by the rotavirus significantly decreased in all areas.

The rotavirus is responsible for over 500,000 deaths in children under the age of 5. Vaccinations that have been developed over the last 10 years have significantly reduced the number of deaths in developed countries, but studies still need to be performed to find out the effectiveness in developing countries in Asia and Africa.

Posted April 29, 2013 10:33:53 The Townsville Public Health Unit says it suspects the outbreak of dengue fever in Townsville originated in Cairns. Eight cases of the virus has been confirmed in Townsville. Two more people are suspected of having the virus and test results are expected this afternoon.

London could be hit by a "very large outbreak" of measles because so few young people are vaccinated, according to the country's immunisation chief. In some of the capital's boroughs, more than half of children in some age groups have not been fully vaccinated against the disease.

Review Journal Article for Presentation

Supplemental Journal Article for Presentation

Supplementary Journal Article for Presentation

Focus Paper for our Presentation

Supplemental journal article for our presentation

Abstract While Chlamydia trachomatis infections are frequently asymptomatic, mechanisms that regulate host response to this intracellular Gram-negative bacterium remain undefined. This investigation thus used peripheral blood mononuclear cells and endometrial tissue from women with or without Chlamydia genital tract infection to better define this response.... The focus paper of me and Samantha Mishall's presentation on Tuesday April 30th.

Researchers use bacteria to deliver radiation to shrink pancreatic tumors in mice. This is really cool because I work with Listeria to form biofilms. It is known for causing food poisoning outbreaks from contaminating ready to eat deli meats or soft cheeses in food processing plants, so it is interesting to see a different take on this bacteria!

A vaccine to combat the microorganism C. bolteae may be the solution for alleviating digestion symptoms often associated with autism. Children with autism have been known to have higher levels of this organism than that of a healthy child. It is assumed that toxins produced by the C. bolteae may be associated with severe symptoms that autistic children typically have, such as diarrhea. I found it ironic that many people still think that vaccines cause autism, and here is a vaccine to assist in alleviating the digestive symptoms associated with it.

A vaccine to combat the microorganism C. bolteae may be the solution for alleviating digestion symptoms often associated with autism. Children with autism have been known to have higher levels of this organism than that of a healthy child. It is assumed that toxins produced by the C. bolteae may be associated with severe symptoms that autistic children typically have, such as diarrhea. I found it ironic that many people still think that vaccines cause autism, and here is a vaccine to assist in alleviating the digestive symptoms associated with it.