Extraintestinal pathogenic E. coli (ExPEC) are the major aetiological agent of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in humans. The emergence of the CTX-M producing clone E. coli ST131 represents a major challenge to public health worldwide. A recent study on the metabolic potential of E. coli isolates demonstrated an association between the E. coli ST131 clone and enhanced utilisation of a panel of metabolic substrates.
the purpose of this course is to study the basics of epidimology that help students in applying these basics in reserch conduction.moreover , the course identifes the role of epidiologist in measuring the ocurrence of healt problem among population and evaluating the effectivness of preventive programs
This is a general medical microbiology course intended for students outside the department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences. The structure of the course is based on presenting the fundamentals of microbiology to include structures, morphology and classification of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. The students will be introduced to the pathogenesis of the various infectious agents. The course will also cover some topics related to community health, including the modes and sources of infections as well as prevention of these infections.
This course is designed to study human growth and development from birth through adulthood and to understand the varied and unique needs of children and adolescents. The knowledge of the progression of human development and the factors which influence this development. Emphasis is placed on the progression of human development and its application on human behavior and maturation with related biological and psychosocial concepts