Neisseria meningitidis 1. Introduction a. Type of pathogen b. Name of pathogen, relevant family name, and proper binomial nomenclature c. Is the pathogen transmissible or opportunistic (part of the normal flora) d. Associated infections/diseases 2. Structure of Assigned Pathogen a. Describe morphology of pathogen b. Appropriate visualization technique (staining and microscopy) c. Describe any relevant virulence factors 3. Interaction between Microbe and Host Immune System a. Describe relevant innate responses b. Describe relevant adaptive responses c. Do not discuss vaccines here. 4. Infectious Disease Information a. Describe the infectious disease caused by the microbe including: i. Conditions including sign and symptoms ii. Duration iii. Complications iv. Predisposing factors v. Is it opportunistic 5. Principles of Epidemiology a. Incidence and Prevalence of disease (age, location, time of year) b. Reservoirs, Mode of Transmission, Portals of Exit and Entrance c. If relevant, is the disease classified as endemic, epidemic, pandemic. d. Is this a reportable disease. Explain why. 6. Prevention a. Appropriate PPE b. Lifestyle, hygiene, and environmental factors c. Any relevant vaccines or prophylactic medications 7. Treatment a. Discuss relevant pharmacological agents and supportive treatments b. Are there any incidences of antimicrobial resistance? 8. Clinical Relevance a. What critical information should a nurse know about this pathogen if it presents in their practice? 9. Concluding Summary a. All high-quality academic papers conclude by summarizing the main points. Other requirements- · 4-6 pages · No Abstract needed · APA formatted · Minimum of four scholarly references . Quotations are not allowed. Quotes are not acceptable in scientific papers. Work should be paraphrased in your own words.