Hepadnaviruses project.
The research project involves research into a selected group of pathogenic microbes.
Use the following guidelines to facilitate the writing of a literature review, which will include a
video presentation based on the paper. Be sure to refer to Canvas for grading rubrics, due
dates, and other useful resources.
The guidelines below include each content area and a general statement of what type of
information should be included:
Cover Page
Title
Name
Abstract (200-250 words)
Description (min 1pg)
Morphology, identifying characteristics/features
Species of special interest
Host range
Epidemiology (min 1pg)
Statistics of infection (who, when, how many, etc)
Historical example of an outbreak
Cost to public health
Pathogenesis (min 2-3pg)
Characteristics of infection
o Routes of entry and spread via host
o Relevant virulence factors
o Methods of immune system evasion
o Methods of elimination/exit
Clinical Syndromes (min 1pg)
Consequences of infection clinically
Onset, progression, relapse, infective dose, morbidity and mortality
Diagnosis and Treatment (min 1pg)
How is diagnosed
Standard treatments following infection
If relevant, experimental or emerging treatments
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