BNBM6134 Microbiology, Parasitology & Communicable Diseases Assessment 1, 2026

BNBM6134 Assessment 1

Objective

The purpose of this assignment is to deepen students’ understanding of the major types of infectious diseases caused by microbes and parasites, explore their modes of transmission, and critically discuss strategies for prevention, control, and resistance mitigation.

Context

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), also known as nosocomial infections, are infections acquired by patients during the course of receiving medical or surgical care in healthcare settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, or outpatient clinics. These infections, which can affect various parts of the body, may be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. Both hospitalized patients and healthcare workers are at risk of developing HAIs, making their prevention and control a critical aspect of healthcare practice.

Assessment Task

You are required to:

1. Discuss the most common types of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), including the body systems they affect and examples of causative microorganisms.

2. Explain the key modes of transmission for HAIs within healthcare settings and discuss how these routes contribute to their spread among patients and healthcare workers.

3. Explain its impact on patient care and treatment outcomes.

Instructions

The written assignment should include:

Introduction

Define healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and explain common types of HAIs and their significance in healthcare.

Content

1. Discuss the most common types of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), including the body systems they affect and examples of causative microorganisms.
2. Explain the key modes of transmission for HAIs within healthcare settings and discuss how these routes contribute to their spread among patients and healthcare workers.
3. Explain its impact on patient care and treatment outcomes.

Conclusion

The conclusion summarizes the main points presented in the essay.

Guidelines:

• An electronic copy of your work must be presented using PDF format, Arial text font size 11 with 1½ spacing between lines.
• Use appropriate sub-headings to structure the work.
• Academic misconduct (e.g., plagiarism, collusion) is a serious offense; therefore, work must be original and supported by references to scholarly materials.
• Read widely and interpret the literature in your own words (paraphrasing).
• Direct quotes should be kept to an absolute minimum.
• Using the APA 7^th referencing system, references cited in the body of the text must match those in the end reference list.
• You are required to submit the assignment in the form of an electronic copy, and submission is via Moodle.
• Marks will be deducted for severe grammar and spelling errors.
• Ensure you have attached an assignment cover page to identify your work, and ensure your work has suitable paragraphs.