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Clinical and Epidemiologic Aspects of Tropical Diseases
Location
Internet
Term
4th Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2014 - 2015
Instruction Method
TBD
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Course Instructor(s)
Megan Reller
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
Understanding of basic biomedical concepts and terminology
Discusses major parasitic, viral, and bacterial diseases of developing countries. Presents clinical aspects of the disease, including diagnosis and treatment, and epidemiological aspects. Students familiarize themselves with the major infectious diseases that are prevalent and of public health importance in tropical and developing countries.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Discuss the major infectious diseases that are prevalent and of public health importance in tropical and developing countries
- Describe the clinical presentations of many of the tropical diseases of public health importance, including their modes of transmission, geographic distribution, means of diagnosis and modes of treatment
- Identify the resources available for gathering information on other tropical diseases not covered in the course
- List the general recommendations for travelers visiting developing countries where transmission of tropical diseases is a risk