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Louisville, Kentucky

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PHEH 525

Biological Basis for Parasitic and Infectious Diseases

This course will provide an overview of key biological concepts related to the pathogenic responses of humans to infectious and parasitic agents. The central questions addressed by the course include: What strategies are used by different types of pathogens to interact with host cells and what physical/cellular barriers impact host infectious/parasite interactions; and how do host cells/organisms respond to different types of pathogens through innate and adaptive immune responses to infectious/parasitic diseases

Units: 1.0

Prerequisites:
PHEH 500 - Introduction to Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences