Course Description
The course focuses on pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy of common infections (i.e. upper respiratory tract infections, pneumonia, tuberculosis, urinary tract, intra-abdominal and gastrointestinal tract infections, infective endocarditis, central nervous system infections, bone and joint infections, sexually transmitted diseases, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), mycotic infections, pancreatic infections, surgical antibiotic prophylaxis, infection in immunosuppressed patients, bactericemia and sepsis, skin and soft tissue infections), immunization, allergies and drug-induced skin diseases, common skin disorders, burns, common eye and ear diseases (e.g. glaucoma, cataract, etc.).
Practice/lab: Clinical case studies, case-assisted student-centered learning (CASCL), case presentation in actual clinical settings (in hospitals) followed by case discussion. Students will be required to retain case histories log book (portfolio).
Course ID: CLPH 509
Credit hours | Theory | Practical | Laboratory | Lecture | Studio | Contact hours | Pre-requisite | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | CLPH 503 |
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