Emerging Infections and Infectious Diseases Management course introduces the concepts of microbes and infection, examines some basic tools to understand infectious diseases and the pathogens, and illustrates the importance of infectious disease in the history of humankind. It covers the emergence of new pathogens, the re-emergence of old pathogens, the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance, and the threat of bioterrorism pose to public health and patient management. It also covers the role of nations in the global control of emerging infectious diseases, with special reference to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Region. Class discussion explores some of the controversial issues in the prevention and management of infectious diseases.
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Prerequisite Courses