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2018-2019 University Catalog 
    
2018-2019 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

RMD - 561 Host Defense and Response


This course uses a multi-disciplinary case based approach to the structure and function of cells, tissues and organs as they pertains to infectious diseases and the immune system in the normal and disease state. Students learn to identify alterations and underlying pathophysiology which occur in the disease state, the significance of symptoms, signs and other ancillary data. Students also learn appropriate diagnostic modalities in evaluation of infectious disease and diseases of the immune system. Students are expected to describe the mechanism of action and use of antibiotics, antivirals, and biologic drugs for the treatment of these diseases. Students are also expected to construct differential diagnoses for common presenting symptoms in infectious disease. Students learn how to collect an appropriate history and conduct a relevant physical exam and to recognize abnormal findings in this exam. Students also learn key techniques in communicating with patients, families, and colleagues. Finally, students examine epidemiological and socioeconomic aspects of infectious disease and diseases of the immune system and explore selected ethical issues related to the clinical cases presented in the course. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 1