Epidemiology and Zoonoses

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Pre-requisites: SAAN 4059, SAAN 4060, SAAN 4067. In this course, the student will study transmissible diseases from animals to men (Zoonoses). These Zoonoses will be discussed in terms of their frequency, etiological agent, geographical distribution, transmission mode, and incidence, clinical signs in the animal and in men, diagnosis and treatment. Special attention will be given to the control and prevention of disease. Additionally, it will include the concept of epidemiological research, where the diagnostic process, data collection, its analysis, and the experimental and descriptive methods related to research are examined. At the end of the course, the student will apply his acquired knowledge to accomplish his/her role in animal and public health maintenance. The objectives will be accomplished through lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, audiovisual materials and laboratory exercises.