Malariology

Author:

Kumar, Nirbhay, Shiff, Clive, Sullivan, David

Subject:

Science and Technology, Social Sciences

Institution Name:

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Collection:

JHSPH OpenCourseWare

Grade Level:

Post-secondary

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.

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Full Course, Lecture Notes, Syllabi

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML, Downloadable docs

Technical Requirements:

Adobe Acrobat

Conditions of Use:

Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5