Botulism
Introduction and Etiology: what causes the disease and description of the causative agent
Pathogenesis: brief description of the pathogenicity and virulence factors of the infectious agent (how does it cause disease)
Disease description: organs that are affected and on how they are affected, common signs and symptoms, stages and development of disease (incubation period, how disease occurs), prognosis, significant/common complications, what it is like to live with the disease, etc.
Transmission: describe how it spreads and how contagious it is
Treatments: most common course of action
Prevention: common ways or methods to prevent transmission and infection, availability of vaccines, etc.
Reputable internet web site – .gov, .edu, .org. NO .coms
Include references as a list on the last page of the presentation. Use any preferred or appropriate professional citation or reference format.
Five current (10 years max) sources are required.
