BIOMS 4310

Medical Parasitology

Course Description

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Systematic study of arthropod, protozoan, and helminth parasites of public health importance, with emphasis on epidemiologic, clinical, and zoonotic aspects of these parasitisms.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: one of the following courses: BIOEE 1610, BIOEE 1780, BIOEE 1180, BIOEE 2640, BIOEE 2740, BIOMI 2900, EAS 1700, or one semester college or majors-level biology, or equivalent course.

• Categorize parasites of medical importance by recognizing key morphologic characteristics (useful for identification) of basic parasite groups.
• Describe, using appropriate terminology, the life cycle of parasites of medical importance and how it related to approaches in treatment and prevention of disease.
• Delineate classical clinical signs (or importance) associated with parasites of humans in relation to the parasite's biology.
• Choose appropriate measures for treatment and control of parasitic infections Predict likely parasitic differentials by considering host signalment, exposures (history), and clinical signs.

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