PHAR 6291Tropical Medicine/Intl Health

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This course will examine commonly occurring parasitic infections that are encountered in the tropical countries of the world. This course will explore the different diseases and potential treatment paradigm for such diseases, and the impact of such diseases on the health, socioeconomic status of developing countries. The course will also address some of the major classes of drugs and non-pharmacological agents that are effective remedies in treating these diseases. In addition, the course will provide background on the role of the pharmacist in the delivery of care to patients in a developing world setting. Prerequisite: P2 standing.