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MCB2340C

Module 01 Discussion - What Goes Around Comes Around

Discussion Topic

Activity Time:

Activity Time: 3 hours; Additional Time for Study, Research, and Reflection: 1 hour

Directions:

Have you heard of the so called "5-second rule" for when food falls to the floor? (NOT true by the way). Have you seen the signs in restrooms indicating that all employees must wash their hands before returning to work?

Bacteria are everywhere and the concept of cleanliness should apply to anyone who encounters foreign materials, fecal matter or urine, or any potentially contaminated materials.

For your initial post, discuss which two rooms in your home or workplace that you believe are the most contaminated. Explain why you chose these two rooms and list at least two bacteria (Genus species) that are the common types found in those rooms.

For your reply post, respond to at least one of your peers about different methods that can be used to decontaminate these rooms to reduce or eliminate microorganisms.

Note:

• “Expand on your peer’s ideas” needs more than 1 - 2 sentences for an acceptable reply.
• You must use at least one source in your initial post. When you refer to a website or article, be sure to cite it in APA format. This prevents plagiarism and allows your fellow students to review the cites and increase the class knowledge base.

Please make your initial post by midweek and respond to at least one other student's post by the end of the week. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

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Module 02 Discussion - Super Bugs

Discussion Topic

Activity Time:

Activity Time: 3 hours; Additional Time for Study, Research, and Reflection: 1 hour

Directions:

Many of us have been impacted by outbreaks of disease in our lifetimes. Throughout history, humans have battled outbreaks of disease; many have lost their lives to diseases before treatments and cures were discovered. Modern science and medicine have become efficient in developing vaccines and medications to control and treat outbreaks, but whether the diseases will ever truly be eradicated is in question. Considering how many of these infectious diseases exist and how easily they spread, it is important to remember safety issues to reduce and prevent transmission.

For your initial post, reflect over the past decade and recall a news-breaking infectious outbreak of a disease that made an impact on you. Please include a link to a news article or video related to your outbreak in your initial post. Include the following in your post:

• Disease name
• Infectious agent (is the disease bacterial, viral, or fungal? List the specific organism (genus species)
• Mode of transmission
• Signs and symptoms of the disease
• Treatment (or treatments) available
• Try not to duplicate another classmate’s topic (make your subject line is your disease so it is easy to check)
• Explain how that story changed the way you interacted with people, family, or friends.

For your reply post, expand your peer’s ideas by sharing stories from your own personal experience with the outbreak.

Note:

• “Expand on your peer’s ideas” needs more than 1 - 2 sentences for an acceptable reply.
• You must use at least one source in your initial post. When you refer to a website or article, be sure to cite it in APA format. This prevents plagiarism and allows your fellow students to review the cites and increase the class knowledge base.

Please make your initial post by midweek and respond to at least one other student's post by the end of the week. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

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Module 03 Discussion - Exploring Our Gut Microbiota

Discussion Topic

Activity Time:

Activity Time: 3 hours; Additional Time for Study, Research, and Reflection: 1 hour

Directions:

Consider the following article:

Revisit gut microbiota and its impact on human health and disease.

Ding, R-X., Goh, W-R., Wu, R-N., Yue, X. , Luo, X., Thwe Khine, W. W., … Lee, Y-K. (2019). Revisit gut microbiota and its impact on human health and disease. Journal of Food & Drug Analysis, 27(3), 623-631.

Our gut microbiome has been shown to be a key modulator of human health. The organisms that are part of our normal gut microflora have been proven to be involved in many aspects of our overall health. There are more microbes in and on us than we have human cells. Not only bacteria, but fungi, viruses and other microbes are present in and on the human body.

For your initial discussion post, research one of the major human diseases, longevity or infant health that have been shown to be impacted by our gut microbiota and tell us your beliefs on the accuracy of the claims. How can we best utilize this knowledge in our own lives? Can we help those we love with their health issues by helping to modify their gut microbiota?

For your reply post, expand your peer’s ideas by sharing examples from your own experience or readings, suggesting outside resources to support the topic, and/or asking furthering questions to dig deeper into the topic.

Note:

• “Expand on your peer’s ideas” needs more than 1 - 2 sentences for an acceptable reply.
• If you refer to a website or article, be sure to cite it in APA format. This prevents plagiarism and allows your fellow students to review the cites and increase the class knowledge base.

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Module 04 Discussion - What’s Eating You?

Discussion Topic

Activity Time:

Activity Time: 3 hours; Additional Time for Study, Research, and Reflection: 1 hour

Directions:

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one of the more prevalent nosocomial infections in healthcare facilities today. Any patient with a compromised immune system or open wound is susceptible to contracting MRSA from medical staff or given family members. Although MRSA is commonly connected to health care facilities, MRSA can be found anywhere.

For your initial post, discuss who you believe to be at the highest risk for MRSA outside the health care environment? Explain. Discuss the common fomites or transmission factors involved as well as preventative measures the public can do to reduce or prevent MRSA infections.

For your reply post, expand on your peer’s ideas by sharing examples from your own experience or readings, suggesting outside resources to support the topic, and/or asking a furthering question to dig deeper into the topic.

Note:

• “Expand on your peer’s ideas” needs more than 1 - 2 sentences for an acceptable reply.
• If you refer to a website or article, be sure to cite it in APA format. This prevents plagiarism and allows your fellow students to review the cites and increase the class knowledge base.

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Module 05 Discussion - Viral Treatment Options

Discussion Topic

Activity Time:

Activity Time: 3 hours; Additional Time for Study, Research, and Reflection: 1 hour

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 health care workers must have them when working in environments where they can encounter bloodborne pathogens.

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) are the two more prominent concerns for medical staff and for the worldwide community. Despite precautions, these diseases are both considered emerging infections. Neither of them have had vaccines developed that are effective at preventing the contraction of the disease.

For your initial post, research the two diseases HIV and HCV. Based on your research, discuss whether you think that a vaccine will be developed for either of these diseases within the next ten years. Why or why not?

For your reply post, expand your peer’s ideas by sharing examples from your own experience or readings, suggesting outside resources to support the topic, and/or asking furthering questions to dig deeper into the topic.

Note:

• “Expand on your peer’s ideas” needs more than 1 - 2 sentences for an acceptable reply.
• You must use at least one source in your initial post. When you refer to a website or article, be sure to cite it in APA format. This prevents plagiarism and allows your fellow students to review the cites and increase the class knowledge base.