Topics and Suggested Reading

It is wise to read these materials before class so that you are prepared with the terminology and have more specific questions regarding the pathogenesis.

Introduction to Pathogenesis

Chapter 21

Upper and Lower Respiratory System Infections

Defenses

Chapter 22 Skin

Skin

Bacterial Infections

The Infectious Process

Viral Infections

Fundamentals of Innate and Acquired Immunity

Chapter 23

Wounds

Chapter 24

Digestive system:

Oral Bacteria

Human Diseases of the Upper, Mid, and Lower Alimentary System

Infections of the Esophagus and Stomach

Digestive Tract Bacterial Infections

Poisoning by Fungi

Viral Infections resulting in Hepatitis

Chapter 25:

Diseases of Blood and Lymph

Chapter 29

HIV and immunodeficiency

Chapter 26:

Diseases of the Nervous System

Chapter 27:

Urinary and Genital Infections

Last Classes:

Concepts in Disease Regulation

Concepts in Vaccination

Special Topics

IMPORTANT DATES:

August 22nd – First class meeting

September 19th – Exam I

October 24th – Exam II

Nov 28th – Exam III

2nd week of December 2016 :Final exam date and time to be announced