Many human diseases are caused by biological organisms such as viruses, bacteria, fungi and protists.  Choose a disease caused by a biological organism and research it.  If you like, you may choose one of my suggestions.  You may also choose your own but it must be caused by a biological organism.  Ask me ahead of time if you are not sure. 

List of diseases

  1. HIV
  2. Ebola
  3. Influenza
  4. Chlamydia
  5. Strep throat
  6. “Flesh eating” bacteria disease
  7. Malaria
  8. Giardiasis
  9. African sleeping sickness
  10. Yeast infections

Write a short essay on your disease.  Your essay must be at least 2 paragraphs and a minimum of 250 words.  Please use complete sentences and proper grammar and punctuation.  Also include a works cited.  Please put this information in your own words--DO NOT PLAGIARIZE.  You may type the information directly on this page if you like or start your own document.  When you are finished, upload your essay and send it to me through Canvas. 

For full credit (10 points), you must include the following information:

  1. The disease and its symptoms.
  2. The biological organism that causes the disease. Include the scientific name. 
  3. Classification of this organism (what type of organism is it, etc.)
  4. What part (s) of the world is this disease found?
  5. Is it treatable and/or curable?
  6. Prognosis (longterm outcome) of the disease.
  7. Works Cited.