Human Microbiology

Catalog description

A medical microbiology course focusing on the general biology of bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic pathogens of human medical importance and the response of the human host. Important infectious diseases of humans are taught based on body system with an emphasis on etiology, pathogenesis, epidemiology, treatment and control. Basic identification procedures and microbial control (sterilization, disinfection, antibiotics, vaccination) are also addressed.