Description
Infection, inflammation and repair underpin much of human pathology, and the study of these processes is an essential part of understanding human disease. This module will explore the body's response to bacterial, viral or parasitic infection, and how infections are eradicated. Inflammation is caused by a variety of insults, and may be acute or may become chronic leading to fibrosis and scarring of tissue. This module will cover these processes in detail and help students gain insight in how all these separate components integrate into an immune network and how the process unfolds. Students will learn about the use of drugs to combat infections and inflammatory diseases including antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive drugs. The compulsory Molecular Basis of Disease module will cover these processes in greater depth in Year 2.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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