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University of Alberta Calendar 2017-2018 
    
University of Alberta Calendar 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MMI 445 - Clinical Microbiology and Human Health


★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0) This course will focus on the interactions between clinically relevant microorganisms and the host. Topics include important issues and contemporary problems in clinical microbiology regarding infectious diseases relevant to health care. Aspects that will be studied are: pathogenesis, epidemiology, immune responses, treatment and infection control. Recent advances in vaccines, laboratory diagnosis and techniques will be included. Prerequisites: MMI 133, or MLSCI 242 and MLSCI 243, or IMIN 200, or consent of department.