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Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases

  • Author: Kenrad Nelson
  • Subject: Science and Technology, Social Sciences
  • Institution Name: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
  • Collection: JHSPH OpenCourseWare
  • Grade Level: Post-secondary
  • 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.
  • Course Type: Full Course
  • Languages: English
  • Material Types: Homework and Assignments, Lecture Notes, Syllabi
  • Media Formats: Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML, Downloadable docs
  • Technical Requirements: Adobe Acrobat
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