Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
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Author: Kenrad Nelson
Subject: Science and Technology, Social Sciences
Institution Name:
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Collection Name: JHSPH OpenCourseWare
Abstract: Introduces the basic methods for infectious disease epidemiology and case studies of important disease syndromes and entities. Methods include definitions and nomenclature, outbreak investigations, disease surveillance, case-control studies, cohort studies, laboratory diagnosis, molecular epidemiology, dynamics of transmission, and assessment of vaccine field effectiveness. Case-studies focus on acute respiratory infections, diarrheal diseases, hepatitis, HIV, tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, malaria, and other vector-borne diseases.
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Course Type: Full Course
Material Types: Homework and Assignments, Lecture Notes, Syllabi
Media Formats: Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML, Downloadable docs
Language: English
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