223.688.11 INTESTINAL INFECTIONS IN THE TROPICS

Provides an overview of the epidemiology, presentation, and effects of microbial, protozoan, and viral intestinal infections, including Salmonella, Shigella, cholera, typhoid, rotavirus, amebiasis, dysentery, H. pylori, Campylobacter, Cryptopsoridium, Cyclospora, and Giardia. Clinical presentation, life cycle, distribution, prevention, and treatment of intestinal helminthes, including Ascaris, Trichuris, Strongyloides, and hookworm are addressed. Interactions between parasites, diarrhea, and malnutrition, are addressed, along with treatment, prevention and control strategies, and oral rehydration therapy. Cysticercosis and hydatid disease are also be covered. Includes laboratory sessions and practical lab experience.

At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1) understand the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of several major tropical intestinal diseases; 2) list public health preventive and control measures for the major intestinal diseases in the tropics; 3) recognize important protozoal and worm pathogens as presented in laboratory specimens.