Immuno-epidemiology of Malaria

Immuno-epidemiology of malaria
Presentation by Klaus Dietz
Department of Medical Biometry
University of Tübingen, Germany
at
DIMACS Worksop 2006

Outline

* What is Immuno-epidemiology?
* What is malaria?
* Why model malaria immunity?
* Malaria immunity models: a brief history
* A within-host malaria model
* Concluding remarks

Serological surveys as immuno-epidemiological tools
A theoretical framework for immuno-epidemiology
A cartoon of immuno-epidemiological models
Malaria cycle
The challenge of malaria
Why model malaria immunity?
Original Eradication Plans
Points of attack of potential malaria vaccines
Malaria immunity models
Implications of unrealistic assumptions about the strength of immunity
Innate and adaptive immunity
Vaccine efficacy

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Microbiology Power point presentations and lecture notes

Microbiology Power point presentations and Lecture notes
by Stephen t. abedon
The Ohio State University

Microbiology Part ONE: life and death of microorganisms

0. Introduction to Micro (lecture 1) (PDF for printing) (PowerPoint for viewing)

1. Humans and the Microbial World (lecture 1) (midterm 1) (PDF for printing) (PowerPoint for viewing)

2. The Molecules of Life (lecture 1) (midterm 1) (PDF for printing) (PowerPoint for viewing)

3a. Microscopy and Cell Structure (lectures 1) (midterm 1) (PDF for printing) (PowerPoint for viewing)

3b. Microscopy and Cell Structure (lectures 2) (midterm 1) (PDF for printing) (PowerPoint for viewing)

4. Dynamics and Prokaryotic Growth (lectures 2 & 3) (midterm 1) (PDF for printing) (PowerPoint for viewing)

5. Control of Microbial Growth (lectures 3 & 4) (midterm 1) (PDF for printing) (PowerPoint for viewing)

6. Metabolism: Fueling Cell Growth (lectures 4 & 5) (midterm 1) (PDF for printing) (PowerPoint for viewing)

7. The Blueprint of Life, from DNA to Protein (lectures 5 & 6) (midterm 1) (PDF for printing) (PowerPoint for viewing)

8. Bacterial Genetics (lecture 6) (midterm 1) (PDF for printing) (PowerPoint for viewing)

9. Biotechnology and Recombinant DNA material will not be covered

Microbiology Part two: the microbial world

10. Identification and Classification of Prokaryotes (lecture 9) (midterm 2) (PDF for printing) (PowerPoint for viewing)

11. The Diversity of Prokaryotic Organisms (lectures 9 & 10) (midterm 2) (PDF for printing) (PowerPoint for viewing)

12. The Eukaryotic Members of the Microbial World (lectures 10 & 11) (midterm 2) (PDF for printing) (PowerPoint for viewing)

13. Viruses of Bacteria (lectures 11 & 12) (midterm 2) (PDF for printing) (PowerPoint for viewing)

14. Viruses, Prions, and Viroids: Infectious Agents of Animals and Plants (lecture 12) (midterm 2) (PDF for printing) (PowerPoint for viewing)

Microbiology Part three: microorganisms and humans

15. The Innate Immune Response (lecture 15) (midterm 3) (PDF for printing) (PowerPoint for viewing)

16. The Adaptive Immune Response (lectures 15 & 16) (midterm 3) (PDF for printing) (PowerPoint for viewing)

17. Applications of Immune Responses (lectures 16 & 17) (midterm 3) (PDF for printing) (PowerPoint for viewing)

18. Immunologic Disorders material will not be covered

19. Host-Microbe Interactions (lectures 17 & 18) (midterm 3) (PDF for printing) (PowerPoint for viewing)

20. Epidemiology (lectures 18 & 19) (midterm 3) (PDF for printing) (PowerPoint for viewing)

21. Antimicrobial Medications (lectures 19 & 20) (midterm 3) (PDF for printing) (PowerPoint for viewing)

Microbiology Unit ONE: THE FUNDAMENTALS

1. Scope and History of Microbiology (click here for lecture notes) week 1

2. Fundamentals of Chemistry (presentation does not exist) (click here for lecture notes)

3. Microscopy and Staining (click here for lecture notes) week 1

4. Characteristics of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells (mostly the former) (click here for lecture notes) week 2

Microbiology Unit TWO: MICROBIAL METABOLISM, GROWTH, AND GENETICS

5. Essential Concepts of Metabolism (click here for lecture notes) week 2

6. Growth and Culturing of Bacteria (click here for lecture notes) week 3

7. Microbial Genetics (click here for lecture notes) week 4

8. Recombinant DNA and Genetic Engineering (click here for lecture notes) week 4

Microbiology Unit THREE: THE ROSTER OF MICROBES AND MULTICELLULAR PARASITES

9. An Introduction to Taxonomy: The Bacteria (click here for lecture notes) week 5

10. Viruses (click here for lecture notes) week 5

11. Eukaryotic Microorganisms and Parasites (click here for lecture notes) week 6

Microbiology Unit FOUR: CONTROL OF MICROORGANISMS

12. Sterilization and Disinfection (click here for lecture notes) week 7

13. Antimicrobial Therapy (click here for lecture notes) week 7

Microbiology Unit FIVE: HOST-MICROBE INTERACTIONS

14. Host-Microbe Relationships and Disease Processes (click here for lecture notes) week 8

15. Epidemiology and Nosocomial Infections (click here for lecture notes) week 8

16. Nonspecific Host Defenses and Host Systems (click here for lecture notes) week 9

17. Immunology I: Basic Principles of Specific Immunity and Immunization (click here for lecture notes) week 10

18. Immunology II: Immunological Disorders and Tests (click here for lecture notes) week 10

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Common E.N.T. Problems

Common E.N.T. Problems
Presentation by: B. WAYNE BLOUNT, MD, MPH
Professor, EMORY FAMILY MEDICINE

Acute Otitis Media
AOM Guidelines -Risk Factors
Eustachian tube
Normal Ear Drum
Microbiology
Virology
Tympanometry
Acoustic Reflectometry
Treatment
Follow-Up
Recurrence/Prophylaxis
Some Sticky Business
Chronic MEE
Treatment - OME
Otitis Externa - Treatment
Acute and Chronic Sinusitis
A Practical Guide for Diagnosis and Treatment
Development of Sinuses
Normal Water’s and Towne’ s Views of the Sinuses
Sphenoid Sinus
Classification of Bacterial Sinusitis
Recurrent Acute Bacterial Sinusitis
Differentiating Sinusitis from Rhinitis
X-Ray Image of Sinuses with Maxillary Sinusitis
Acute Bacterial Sinusitis
Physical Findings
Treatment of Acute Sinusitis
Decongestants
Treatment of Acute, Uncomplicated Sinusitis
Bacteria Involved in Acute Bacterial Sinusitis
Antibiotics for Acute Bacterial Sinusitis
Optimal Duration of Antibiotics
Nasal Irrigation
When Medical Therapy for Acute Bacterial Sinusitis Fails…
Assess for chronic causes
Rhinoscope
Recommendations for CT Scans
Evidence-Based Recommendations
PHARYNGITIS
MOST VALIDATED SCORING SYSTEM
TESTS
ENSURE ADEQUATE SWAB
GABHS TREATMENT

and much more in 250 slides presentation.ppt

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