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223.663.01
Infectious Diseases and Child Survival

Location
East Baltimore
Term
3rd Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2019 - 2020
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
M, W, 1:30 - 2:50pm
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
Prerequisite
Description
Reviews the major causes of childhood morbidity and mortality in the developed and developing world, and introduces intervention strategies. Reviews infectious disease problems contributing to childhood morbidity and mortality worldwide, including (but not limited to) HIV, TB, hepatitis, diarrheal disease, ARI, helminth infections, and measles. Emphasizes epidemiology, strategies for prevention and control, and differences between developed and developing countries.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Describe the major infectious causes of pediatric morbidity and mortality
  2. Describe factors (including biologic factors such as age and gender) associated with the epidemiology, manifestations and outcome of major childhood infectious diseases
  3. Describe current methods available to control or prevent these diseases
  4. Contrast control/prevention measures used in the developed and developing world
  5. Give a concise, coherent presentation on a course-related topic to faculty and peers
Enrollment Restriction
Restricted to graduate students
Special Comments

Background in international health or maternal and child health recommended but not required.