Medical microbiology

Virology, public health and epidemiology

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This sheet provides an introduction into epidemiology and how it intersects with virological surveillance. Viral case studies on pathogens critical to public health are explored in the context of their pathologenesis and their transmission dynamics. These include: hepatitis virus, poliovirus and measles virus.

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Learning outcomes

Recall the principles behind epidemiological and virological data handling and the underpinning biology.
Use mathematical methods to calculate disease characteristics.
Interpret and analyse epidemiological and virological data.
Predict trends and justify decisions using epidemiological and virological data.

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Skills

Manipulating and Presenting Data

How to calculate the odds ratio, risk ratio, basic reproduction number and minimum vaccination coverage

Interpreting and Analysing Data

How to identify the cause and source of outbreak pathogens
How to interpret hepatitis serological profiles and suggest future testing procedures for different individuals
How to analyse herd immunity data and predict future trends

Concepts, Principles and Theories

How to define core epidemiological concepts
How to determine parameters involved with virological screening and serology testing
How to define epidemiological trends for Hepatitis and Poliovirus

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University of Glasgow

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Biomedical science

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Clinical biomedical science

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Medical microbiology

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