Infectious Diseases Lab

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This course provides an in-depth exploration of medically important fungi, parasites, and viruses, emphasizing laboratory methods for specimen collection, preservation, and analysis. Students will identify and differentiate microorganisms using contemporary microscopic, culture-based, and and/or molecular techniques. Through the integration of patient data and clinical findings, students will develop skills in diagnosing fungal, parasitic, and viral diseases, perform accurate specimen processing, and apply quality control in the microbiology laboratory.