1. Agenda 12/1 Microbial Shift Reading Design a ‘superbug’
Homework: Helper T Cells Video and Notes, finish superbug
Turn in: Chp 35 Notes and Video Notes

2. Innate Immunity and Normal Flora
How does the normal bacteria in/on your body act as a component of the innate immune system?
What are things that can disrupt your ‘normal flora’?

3. Microbial Shift Diseases
Diseases that are a result of a ‘shift’ in the normal population of bacteria
On skin, in intestines, etc.
Antibiotics are a big culprit
Ex: IBS, Chrons?, Clostridum difficile (c. diff), diabetes?, autism?

4. C. diff Many strains resistant to antibiotics
Causes diarrhea- usually after a prolonged hospital stay
Antibiotics as preventive measure or to treat infection
Many people have consistent relapses

5. Warning! Graphic Picture

7. Directions 1. Read article and answer guiding questions along the way
2. Check understanding with a partner
3. Think about further study or interesting topics you would like to study more

8. Design a Super Bug!