Concept of normal flora. Principles of infection. Immunity and serology. Host-parasite
relationships Aetiology, epidemiology, pathogenic mechanisms (virulence factors) of
infections process, methods of isolation of pathogenic organisms. Nature of
epidemiological investigation, herd immunity, Latency of infection. Multifactorial
system of epidemics. International control of infectious diseases.
- Lecturer: Maureen Okwu
Level of Study: 400 Level