6.0

Average Course Rating

Emphasizes biology, epidemiology and pathogenesis of diseases caused by human viruses. Discusses virus interaction with host, diagnostic methodologies, immunization and treatment of viral infections. Examines relationships between oncogenesis and viral infections, such as Hepatitis/liver cancer, HPV/cervical cancer, EBV/Burkitt’s lymphoma and HTLV/leukemia. Covers the biology and natural history of major viral families (such as retroviruses, rabies, and others). Also covers Prion diseases, which are similar to, but not viral infections.