Infections and Immunology in Health Sciences

What it covers

The human race is constantly challenged by new, emerging and re-emerging infectious pathogens. Students will learn how a healthy immune system can defend its host against these agents and how this defence is compromised in immunodeficient states. They will extend their knowledge to current topics such as biosafety, epidemiology, surveillance, infectious disease management, drug resistance and immunization. Laboratory exercises on asepsis, microbial characteristics and immune status will give students an opportunity to further broaden their understanding, build practical skills and manage bio-risk.

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