Infectious Agents

Infectious Agents Order Description Using the book Pathophysiology The Biologic basis for disease in adults and children seventh edition by Kathryn L. McCance and Sue E. Huether a. Briefly describe, in your own words, the mechanism of injury you read about. 3-4 sentences should suffice) b. Choose a patient you have cared for whose condition represents the mechanism of cellular injury you have selected. Complete the following: i. Give a brief description of the patient scenario including pathophysiologic diagnosis, etiology and clinical manifestations. ii. Describe what occurred at the cellular level in this patient: 1. Mechanism of cellular injury 2. Manifestations of cell injury (pg 83-88) 3. Any cellular adaptation (pg 50-54)