Emerging Infectious Diseases
Characteristics of Infectious Disease
Koch's Postulates
Introduction to Epidemiology
Reservoirs of Infection
Disease Transmission
Bacterial Pathogenesis
Introduction to Pathogenic Toxins
Exotoxins Cause Damage to the Host
Endotoxin Causes Damage to the Host
Exotoxins vs. Endotoxin Review
Introduction to Immunity
Introduction to Innate Immunity
Introduction to First-Line Defenses
Physical Barriers in First-Line Defenses: Skin
Physical Barriers in First-Line Defenses: Mucous Membrane
First-Line Defenses: Chemical Barriers
First-Line Defenses: Normal Microbiota
Introduction to Cells of the Immune System
Cells of the Immune System: Granulocytes
Cells of the Immune System: Agranulocytes
Introduction to Cell Communication
Cell Communication: Cytokines
Introduction to the Complement System
Phagoctytosis
Introduction to Inflammation
Interferon Response
Immunodeficiency Disorders
Introduction to Hypersensitivites
Transplantation