Search through the current news cycle on the internet for an interesting article or news story that involves medically-relevant microbes. Any topics that are related to medically-relevant microbes, disease, outbreaks, or other microbial interactions with humans (either positive or negative) will be accepted.
What microbe is the article about? Describe the type of microbe and name 2 characteristics and 2 interesting facts about the microbe.
Where is the microbe normally found?
What disease does the microbe cause? Name the disease and describe 3 common symptoms.
What population is affected?
How is the disease commonly treated?
Who is being affected by the microbe in the article?
In your opinion, why is the microbe or microbial event newsworthy?
3. Provide a link to the article or news story.