What are the four different locations where an anthrax infection can occur? Describe each of these locations. What are the reasons why these locations allow the infection to occur?

4 SEPARATE ASSIGNMENTS—–NO plagiarism, copy, or paste**Please answer all Questions and include all References.

Part 1—–Medical and Public Health PHE3070—–150 words

· Explore the Chronic Disease Indicators website. Next, select one chronic disease indicator of interest to you. Using the required readings and websites for this week, respond to the following:

o Describe the most significant functions of knowledge management associated with the health indicator selected.

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o List and describe the various web-based data query programs that are available in Georgia.

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o Compare and contrast the individual state, CDC, and WHO websites and state the similarities and differences between the types of public health data available with both these organizations.

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o Examine some of the challenges knowledge management presents to public health professionals using tools such as surveillance systems and other technology advancements.

Part 2 MicroBiology Lab—— 150 words

Disinfectants and the Kirby-Bauer Method

Using the Internet, research about disinfectants and the Kirby-Bauer method. Based on your research, respond to the following:

Based on your research, respond to the following:

· What are the three mechanisms by which disinfectants work? Describe.

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· Which microbes are most susceptible versus most resistant to disinfectants? Why?

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· What are the factors that influence the size of the zone of inhibition of an antibiotic when employing the Kirby-Bauer method? How can this method determine if an antimicrobial agent is bactericidal or bacteriostatic?

Part 3 Microbiology——200

Anthrax

As a fresh research intern, you are a part of the hypothetical National Anthrax Eradication Program. Your first task is to present a detailed summary on this lethal disease.

· What organism produces this disease and how?

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· What are the four different locations where an anthrax infection can occur? Describe each of these locations. What are the reasons why these locations allow the infection to occur?

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· What are the different scientific methods that have been tried, tested, and implemented towards Anthrax prevention and cure in the past decade?