Description
This is the second of four modules taken in year 1.
This module introduces you to the world of infectious agents, the mechanisms by which they cause disease, the ways in which the body defends itself against them, their epidemiological characteristics, the social and psychological consequences to the patient of various infections and the ways in which appropriate drugs work against them.
The module aims to provide:
- an introduction to the wide spectrum of infectious microorganisms, the mechanisms by which they cause disease, and their treatment
- an understanding of the different components of the immune system and how they protect the body against infectious microorganisms
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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