Malariology
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Author: Shiff, Clive, Kumar, Nirbhay, Sullivan, David
Subject: Science and Technology, Social Sciences
Institution Name:
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Collection Name: JHSPH OpenCourseWare
Abstract: Presents issues related to malaria as a major public health problem. Emphasizes the biology of malaria parasites and factors affecting their transmission to humans by anopheline vectors. Topics include host-parasite-vector relationships; diagnostics; parasite biology; vector biology; epidemiology; host immunity; risk factors associated with infection, human behavior, chemotherapy, and drug resistances; anti-vector measures; vaccine development; and management and policy issues.
Details
Course Type: Full Course
Material Types: Lecture Notes, Syllabi
Media Formats: Text/HTML, Downloadable docs, Graphics/Photos
Language: English
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