What syndrome is linked to taking aspirin and other salicylate containing medications for viral infections such as chickenpox? What does this syndrome cause (signs, symptoms, pathophysiological changes)?
Re: Microbe Mission B/C
Posted: September 27th, 2016, 6:46 pm
by tm-scioli
I believe this is Reyes syndrome which is typically associated with liver and brain damage an deterioration (only in children) which leads to a bunch of stuff (seizures, comas, hepatitis)
Re: Microbe Mission B/C
Posted: September 27th, 2016, 9:55 pm
by mangothecat
tm-scioli wrote:I believe this is Reyes syndrome which is typically associated with liver and brain damage an deterioration (only in children) which leads to a bunch of stuff (seizures, comas, hepatitis)
Yeeup, your turn!
Initial symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and alteration of mental status (amnesia, disorientation, etc). Reye's syndrome is also characterized with a drop in blood sugar as well as a rise in blood acidity. The brain and liver swells up, and fatty deposits may form in the liver.
Re: Microbe Mission B/C
Posted: September 30th, 2016, 1:35 pm
by tm-scioli
Describe the symptoms, vectors, and hosts of west nile virus
Re: Microbe Mission B/C
Posted: October 1st, 2016, 3:38 pm
by bhavjain
tm-scioli wrote:Describe the symptoms, vectors, and hosts of west nile virus
1. Symptoms: 80% of cases are symptomatic. About 20% of cases show signs of headaches, fever, nausea, vomiting, swollen lymph glands, and skin rashes. Around 1% of cases show encephalitis, meningitis, poliomyelitis, or encephalomeningitis.
2. Vectors: Mosquitoes, particularly Culex pipiens.
3. Hosts: Birds (reservoir host), horses, humans, alligators, crocodiles, amphibians.
Re: Microbe Mission B/C
Posted: October 2nd, 2016, 10:42 am
by tm-scioli
80% of cases are asymptomatic not symptomatic
Re: Microbe Mission B/C
Posted: October 3rd, 2016, 9:07 pm
by bhavjain
Describe the four stages of a bacterial growth curve.
Re: Microbe Mission B/C
Posted: October 4th, 2016, 9:41 am
by Schylah
bhavjain wrote:Describe the four stages of a bacterial growth curve.
Answer: The first stage is the lag phase
The lag phase is where the bacteria is acclimating to its new environment and surroundings. Bacteria is gathering vitamins and minerals to grow with. This phase length depends on where the bacteria is and the type of environment it is exposed to (examples: Food, countertops, bathrooms, etc.)
The second phase is the log phase
The log phase is where the bacteria has everything it needss to grow. It grows at a very fast exponential rate. In this stage diseases grow. The faster the growth, the larger the disease is and the difficulty of finding a cure for it becomes harder the longer the bacteria is exposed to a pool resources. (Example: Cancer, E Coli, etc.)
The third phase is the Stationary phase
The Stationary phase is where bacteria slow down their growth rate and die off. Two ways it can die off is. One, you die from the disease or bacteria. Two, the disease or bacteria run out of resources or food.
The Death phase is the final stage.
The death phase is when the bacteria die and the population decreases from starvation or the toxins become too much for the disease or bacteria.
Re: Microbe Mission B/C
Posted: October 4th, 2016, 3:34 pm
by bhavjain
Schylah wrote:
bhavjain wrote:Describe the four stages of a bacterial growth curve.
Answer: The first stage is the lag phase
The lag phase is where the bacteria is acclimating to its new environment and surroundings. Bacteria is gathering vitamins and minerals to grow with. This phase length depends on where the bacteria is and the type of environment it is exposed to (examples: Food, countertops, bathrooms, etc.)
The second phase is the log phase
The log phase is where the bacteria has everything it needss to grow. It grows at a very fast exponential rate. In this stage diseases grow. The faster the growth, the larger the disease is and the difficulty of finding a cure for it becomes harder the longer the bacteria is exposed to a pool resources. (Example: Cancer, E Coli, etc.)
The third phase is the Stationary phase
The Stationary phase is where bacteria slow down their growth rate and die off. Two ways it can die off is. One, you die from the disease or bacteria. Two, the disease or bacteria run out of resources or food.
The Death phase is the final stage.
The death phase is when the bacteria die and the population decreases from starvation or the toxins become too much for the disease or bacteria.
Pretty good. Just one thing: In the stationary phase the rate of cell growth matches the rate of cell death. Often caused by a growth-limiting factor or introduction of an inhibitory product. Not sure what you mean by "you die from the disease or bacteria," or how that relates to the stationary phase.
Your turn.
Re: Microbe Mission B/C
Posted: October 5th, 2016, 12:05 pm
by Schylah
I know that Malaria is a pretty common mosquito disease in some continents like Asia and Africa... With that in mind..
1.) Is there a cure for Malaria? If so, what is it?
2.) How many people die from Malaria each year? (Please show the statistics for men, women, and children.)