Introduction to Innate Immunity
Introduction to Adaptive Immunity
Cells of the Immune System: Granulocytes
Cells of the Immune System: Agranulocytes
Natural Killer Cells
Antigens
Antibodies
Classes of Antibodies
Outcomes of Antibody Binding to Antigen
Clonal Selection
Regulatory T Cells
Introduction to Cell Communication
Cell Communication: Cytokines
Introduction to the Complement System
Phagoctytosis
Introduction to Inflammation
Fever
Interferon Response
Primary and Secondary Response of Adaptive Immunity
Types of Acquired Immunity
The Glycocalyx: Capsules & Slime Layers
Introduction to Biofilms
Bacterial Pathogenesis
Introduction to Pathogenic Toxins
Exotoxins Cause Damage to the Host
Endotoxin Causes Damage to the Host
Exotoxins vs. Endotoxin Review
Introduction to Epidemiology
Reservoirs of Infection
Disease Transmission
Healthcare-Associated Infections
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Symbiotic Relationships