Description
A review of microbes significant to human and animal diseases is followed by the principles which underpin the spread and establishment of infectious disease. Common and topical infectious diseases are presented in an organ system approach where the aetiology, epidemiology and pathophysiology of the infection is discussed. Treatment and the … For more content click the Read More button below.
Other Requirements
Text Requisites
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this subject, graduates will be able to:
1.
Explain the basic principles of infectious disease transmission and establishment for each organ system
2.
Examine and critically review issues of infectious disease burden and epidemiology in the tropics
3.
Explain the principles of infection control and treatment
4.
Explain the immune response in infectious and non- infectious disease
5.
Explain the fundamental aspects of the immune response
6.
Demonstrate techniques of microbe manipulation and the aseptic technique
Assessments
1. Perfom/Prac/Prod - Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration
2. Written - Literature review
3. Written - Examination (centrally administered)
Offerings
Trimester 2
CAM-TSV-TR2
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