Interaction between immune systems and pathogens, and immunogenetics. The course deals with basic informaiton on microorganisms and infections and then concentrates on some of the more important pathogenic microorganisms and the diseases they cause. Ways to coutnreact infections by anitbioltics, disinfection and steriliization and hospital infection control are also covered. The course considers the role of bacteria viruses, fungi, and parasites in human disease. Lectures emphasize mechanisms of microbial pathogenicity and immune response to infection.
Laboratory emphasizes diagnostic procedures.
Priority is given to Medical Laboratory Science students. The course considers the role of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites in human disease. Lectures emphasize mechanisms of microbial pathogenicity and immune response to infection. Medically important bacteria, how they cause disease and the body's immune response to bacteria. Lectures will systematically discuss the organisms and describe their distinctive as well as their common features of structure and pathogenicity.