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Introduction to Infectious Diseases

Series: Great Courses
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Episodes
24
Rating
NRC
Year
2015
Language
English
Publisher
The Great Courses

About

Infectious diseases affect everyone. They account for 26% of all deaths worldwide, and unlike chronic diseases, they have the potential for explosive global impacts. In An Introduction to Infectious Diseases, get an accessible overview of diseases-from the mundane to the fatal-from a renowned physician who specializes in this topic. This comprehensive course provides the most reliable and up-to-date information.

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1. The Dynamic World of Infectious Disease

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Dive into the fascinating stories behind three notorious diseases: bubonic plague, malaria, and polio. See how scientists of the time were able to discover the causes of these diseases and develop effective treatments. Also, learn why infectious diseases are still a pressing issue for our society, despite our advances in science and technology.

2. Bacteria: Heroes and Villains

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Start your study of the basic elements of germ theory with bacteria. Once you've inspected the anatomy of a bacterium cell and its function, explore how bacteria can cause disease and how they can adapt to make themselves elusive to your immune system. Then, investigate three diseases caused by bacteria: diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus.

3. Viruses: Hijackers of Your Body's Cells

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Zoom in to see a particle 100 times smaller than bacteria: the virus, which can replicate inside living cells. Follow the life cycle of a virus as you see what viruses like HIV and Ebola do to host cells. Meet two germs that fall between bacteria and viruses-the spirochete and rickettsia.

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