Microbiology, biology homework help

The Study of Diseases

Is the microorganism a gram negative bacterium, gram positive bacterium, virus, helminth, or parasite?
What are the signs and symptoms in an infected host? Give details about the disease/illness (but do not provide the name).
What would be the most likely portals of entry and exit be for this pathogen? How did you come to these conclusions?
List three other facts about this microbe from your class Readings (e.g., what makes the disease unique? Are there any identifying factors or traits?).