Initial Post

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. Try not to duplicate another classmate's topic (ensure your subject line is your disease so it is easy to check).

Include the following in your initial post:

- Name of the disease.
- Identify the infectious agent responsible for the disease (is the disease bacterial, viral, fungal?). Include the specific organism's name (including genus and species).
- Describe the morphology of the microorganism responsible for the disease.
- Identify the mode of transmission (how the microorganism is spread).
- Discuss signs and symptoms of the disease.
- Identify methods/techniques used to diagnose the disease or identify the microorganism responsible for the infection.
- Describe treatment (or treatments) available.



Answer :

Final answer:

The response discusses COVID-19, including its infectious agent, morphology, transmission, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.


Explanation:

COVID-19

Infectious Agent: Viral (genus: Betacoronavirus, species: SARS-CoV-2)

Morphology: Spherical particles with spike proteins

Mode of Transmission: Primarily through respiratory droplets

Signs and Symptoms: Fever, cough, shortness of breath, loss of taste or smell

Diagnosis: RT-PCR tests for viral RNA

Treatment: Supportive care, antiviral medications in severe cases


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