223.688.11
Intestinal Infections in the Tropics
Location
East Baltimore
Term
Summer Institute
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
4
Academic Year
2017 - 2018
Instruction Method
TBD
Start Date
Monday, July 24, 2017
End Date
Friday, July 28, 2017
M, Tu, W, Th, F, 8:30am - 5:30pm
Lab Times
Monday, 8:30am - 5:30pm (01)
Tuesday, 8:30am - 5:30pm (01)
Wednesday, 8:30am - 5:30pm (01)
Thursday, 8:30am - 5:30pm (01)
Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm (01)
Lab Note
Lab is held in Basement Wet Lab, WB 506-10
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
Bachelors with higher degree in fields as nursing, engineering, biological/social sciences.
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.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of several major tropical intestinal diseases
- List public health preventive and control measures for the major intestinal diseases in the tropics
- Recognize important protozoal and worm pathogens as presented in laboratory specimens