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You’ll learn how the body’s immune system fights off disease and how resistance is gained. You’ll apply this knowledge to explore why immunisation has been crucial in reducing the occurrence of disease or even eradicating deadly diseases.
Week 1: Infectious diseases
Week 2: The immune system
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...
- Compare bacteria, viruses and parasites as causes of infectious disease.
- Describe different modes of transmission of infectious agents.
- Summarise what an antibiotic is and explain what is meant by resistance to antibiotics.
- Explain the basic components of the immune system.
- Explain the basic components of how the immune system fights invading pathogens.
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