223.685.11
Tuberculosis, HIV and Other Chronic Infections in the Tropics
Cancelled
- Location:
- East Baltimore
- Term:
- Summer Inst. term
- Department:
- International Health
- Credits:
- 4 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2020 - 2021
- Instruction Method:
- TBD
- Dates:
- Mon 08/03/2020 - Fri 08/14/2020
- Class Times:
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- M Tu W Th F, 8:30am - 12:20pm
- Auditors Allowed:
- Yes, with instructor consent
- Undergrads Allowed:
- No
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Course Instructors:
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- Carlton A. W. Evans
- Robert H. Gilman
- Contact:
- Carolina Cardona
- Resources:
- Description:
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Covers the history, clinical presentation, epidemiological factors, new diagnostic techniques, treatment, and control of tuberculosis. Addresses pathophysiology, clinical presentation, ecology, and effects of HIV/AIDS on developing countries, their populations, and resource utilization. Additional topics include other chronic infections that have global public health importance. Emphasizes: integrating policies addressing TB, HIV/AIDS, other infections and poverty in resource-poor settings and how these interactions influence control strategies.
- Learning Objectives:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of TB, HIV and the major chronic tropical infections
- Characterize preventive and control policies for these diseases in the tropics
- Understand how integrating public health and development policies can strengthen control of these chronic infections in resource-poor settings
- Methods of Assessment:
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 20% Participation
- 40% Midterm
- 40% Final Exam
- Instructor Consent:
No consent required