223.688.11
Intestinal Infections in the Tropics
Location
East Baltimore
Note: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, this
course was held in a virtual/online format.
Term
Summer Institute
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
4
Academic Year
2021 - 2022
Instruction Method
In-person
Start Date
Monday, August 2, 2021
End Date
Friday, August 6, 2021
M, Tu, W, Th, F, 8:30am - 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
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. Addresses clinical presentation, life cycle, distribution, prevention, and treatment of intestinal helminthes, including Ascaris, Trichuris, Strongyloides, and hookworm. Addresses interactions between parasites, diarrhea, and malnutrition along with treatment, prevention and control strategies, and oral rehydration therapy. Covers Cysticercosis and hydatid disease. Includes laboratory sessions and practical lab experience.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Explain 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
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 20% Participation
- 40% Midterm
- 40% Final Exam