CAMB 618 - Introduction to Viral Pathogenesis

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Neal Nathanson. Prerequisite(s): Introductory courses in virology (or microbiology) and in immunology are recommended. First priority to virology students - 2nd priority to CAMB students. This course reviews the fundamentals of viral pathogenesis, and covers the following general areas: virus cell interactions, viral tropism and cellular receptors, sequential steps in viral infection; immune responses to viral infections, virus-induced immunopathology, virus-induced immunosuppression; viral virulence; iral persistence, oncogenic viruses, host susceptibility to viral diseases, HIV and AIDS; viral vaccines.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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