Epidemics Case Studies Samples For Students

Introduction to Microbiology

The history of microbiology dates its origin back to 1674 when a Dutch merchant, Antoni van Leeuwenhoek was able to see, for the first time, microbial organisms. The invention of the microscope was, however, the most important step towards the development of microbiology. Microscopic observations made it possible to study and understand bacteria and other microscopic organisms. The discovery of the use of cowpox in the vaccination against smallpox, by Edward Jenner, was a major development in immunity. However, it represented only a small area in the field of microbiology. Therefore, the description of Jenner as the “greatest microbiologist of all time” ...

Edwin’s symptoms of high fever, a stiff neck, and severe headaches indicate that he suffers from meningitis. Although Edwin does not report any other sick students that live with him, meningitis is not as contagious as the flu (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2011), so it is possible that there will be no outbreak among the residents in his fraternity house. While meningitis is associated with high leukocyte counts, that piece of information is not relevant for distinguishing the type of meningitis. Further diagnostic tests are required to identify other factors that will allow a clear distinction between ...

1.What is the case statement? What decisions need to be made?
In 2009, Pepsi had to deal with two problems that affected their sales compared to previous years. The first problem was the decrease of soda consumption in America. The second problem was obesity epidemics. The second factor required product modification in order to help fight obesity in America. PepsiCo had to find a way to attract “millennials” to buy their product on one hand, on the other hand, they had to make their products healthier, and lower in unhealthy ingredients.
2. Describe the environment in which Pepsi finds ...