Fungal infections (mycoses) of the skin

  Describe three (3) common fungal infections (mycoses) of the skin. Be sure to give the name of the specific organism that causes each and describe some common signs and symptoms of each    

Bacterial skin infections

  Describe three (3) common bacterial skin infections. Be sure to give the name of the specific organism that causes each and describe some common signs and symptoms of each

Microbes of the normal flora

Describe how microbes of the normal flora in the human body can become opportunistic pathogens. Give one (1) example of a normal flora that can become opportunistic in the body  

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

  Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one of the more prevalent nosocomial infections in healthcare faculties today. Any patient with a compromised immune system or open wound is susceptible to contracting MRSA from medical staff or even family...

Vector transmitted disease

  What is a vector-borne (vector transmitted) disease? Give an example of a vector borne disease and the vector responsible for causing it