MED2052 unit 2 of 2

Infection and immunity

(MED)

Associate Professor J K Davies (Microbiology)

Synopsis: This component is conducted conjointly by the departments of Microbiology and Pathology and Immunology. Topics include microorganisms and disease; the anatomy and biology of the immune system; host-pathogen interactions; parasites and disease; bacterial and viral pathogenesis; control of microorganisms; the immune response to infection; vaccines; mechanism of immunological tissue damage; immunodeficiency diseases; tolerance and autoimmunity.

Assessment: Examination (in conjunction with /Tissue injury, neoplasia and inflammation0): Essay questions (2 hrs): 55% + MCQ (1 hr): 25% + Practical (1.5 hrs): 20%