MI725 - MECHANISMS OF MICROBIAL PATHOGENESIS

College of Medicine

Credits: 3

Mechanisms of Microbial Pathogenesis is designed to cover major pathogenic mechanisms of bacteria, protozoa, fungi and viruses. Since it is impossible to include every possible pathogen, we instead focus on selected pathogens that illustrate particular lifestyles and pathogenic strategies. Emphasis is given to covering host mechanisms that combat the different weapons and lifestyles of the disease causing microbes. Students will gain an understanding of the interplay between pathogen and host and appreciate the myriad ways in which microbes have learned to subvert host pathways and evade the immune system. The course starts with an introduction to pathogenic concepts and immune responses, and then proceeds to the selected pathogens, including Listeria, Chlamydia, Mycobacterium, Toxoplasma, Ebola, Influenza, and HIV. The course is a mixture of lecture and discussion. Students will read current literature, assigned by their instructors, and participate in classroom discussions of the papers.

Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: MI 720 or MI 495G.