Which pathogens pose a threat to us? What can we do to protect ourselves and to treat infectious diseases?
These questions have been brought into the centre of public attention by the recent COVID-19 pandemic, including an additional one: Are we well-prepared for future pandemics? You will understand how we can diagnose and treat diseases caused by different pathogens and also why we do not have appropriate therapies for others. You will also establish a profound understanding of how we can protect ourselves from infectious diseases by vaccination. Hence, you will develop a profound understanding of why we can or cannot successfully treat certain infectious diseases and of the challenges and threats that new pathogens pose to us.
Seminars 32 hours
10 minutes Presentation. Assessment Details: Presentation worth 30%.
1,500 words Report. Assessment Details: Project Report worth 70%.
Reassessment Method: Like-for-like
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the appoaches used to diagnose, treat, and prevent infectious diseases.
Discuss and critically appraise the mode of actions of diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines.
Appreciate the prospects and limitations of therapeutic approaches for infectiousdiseases and of vaccines.
Apply key principles in infectious disease management.
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