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An Experimental Investigation On A Bacterial Outbreak

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This is an Extended Experimental Investigation on a bacterial outbreak in a workplace. The key ideas and concept, is based around health and disease with the prevention of bacteria being the key purpose. The intention of the EEI is to develop a scenario which can be modified to demonstrate and test different variables, these variables include, water, soap, anti-bacterial soap and Dettol’s effect on the chosen bacterial outbreak. The chosen bacteria is, Staphylococcus Epidermidis and its effect in an aeroplane scenario. Once the experiment is conducted the results will be used to confirm the hypothesis, answer significant questions and examine various theories and principals involved in the scenario.
1.2 The Scenario
Lana Lane, an aeroplane hostess for Quantas, was recently infected with the bacteria called Staphylococcus Epidermidis. She is a carrier of bacteria and has it on her skin. Lana Lane, is a member of the well-known terrorist group called Isis and a server for food and drinks. This is close to perfect for the bacteria to spread from Lana to the surrounding passengers. This transfer of the bacteria will be through skin to skin contact (hands). Luckily on the aeroplane there was four types of hand wash, water, soap, disinfectant soap (anti-bacteria) and Dettol hand sanitiser. With this equipment and knowledge, is it possible for Lana Lane to effectively stop or prevent the spread of the bacteria through the use of the hand washing solutions provided? Can results be

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