Bubonic Plague

Capstone Essay Pretend you are planning a major trip with your family to visit one of the National Parks in the United States or one of its territories. Identify a rather esoteric public health disease that people may not be familiar with such as Bubonic Plague from prairie dogs, Hantavirus from a mouse in the Four Corners region, the bite of a Hobo spider at Yellowstone, water borne Shigellosis from beavers in the Pacific Northwest, a sting from “fire coral” while swimming off the island of Culebra (Puerto Rico) or a mosquito borne encephalitis such as Eastern Equine Encephalitis in New Jersey at Cattus Island Park in October. Research the available scientific literature and post or attach a paper of no less than 1200 words (6) pages including the natural history, epidemiology, treatment and public health considerations (i.e. prevention) of the disease. Alternatively, you may use a bioterrorism organism or chemical agent of terrorism as the subject of your report. The paper should be written in APA format and include at least six scholarly references. Here is a suggested list of diseases: ProMED Mail A great resource: To get the latest epidemiological news about the disease you are researching go to ProMED Mail. http://www.promedmail.org/