BMS 8822 Infectious Diseases
This course will cover the basic methods for infectious diseases and case studies of important disease syndromes and entities. Methods will include stating the signs and symptoms of infectious diseases to which first responders may be exposed; Identifying preventive measures such as standard precautions, immunizations and infectious disease screenings; stating post-exposure procedures; and describing recordkeeping roles and responsibilities. The course will cover topics associated with microbes in health and disease and therapeutic strategies. It will build upon the preceding sections by discussing how microbes affect basic cellular/immunologic processes, how these lead to particular syndromes/diseases, including cancer, how the host can affect microbes, and the concept of �good� microbes. It will also delve into cutting-edge therapies through the use of systems biology, while moving the students toward a �big picture� understanding of the molecular mechanisms of disease, with a focus on the immunocompromised host.