2.1 Infectious Agents

By PHX Admin / September 4, 2018 November 3, 2020

Developed by Wayne W. LaMorte, MD, PhD, MPH, Assistant Dean for Education, Boston University School of Public Health.

Difficulty: Beginner

Overview
- Introduction
- The Five Kingdoms Overview
Bacteria
- Bacteria as Allies
- Bacteria as Pathogens
- Prokaryotes versus Eukaryotes
Fungi
- Fungi Overview
- Fungal Infection
Protozoa
- Protozoa
- Animal-like Protista
- Plant-like Protista
Animal-related Infection
- Helminths
- Arthropods (Ectoparasites)
Non-Living Infectious Agents
- Criteria for Life
- Viruses
- DNA and RNA Viruses
- Patterns of Viral Infection
- Prions
- Prion Diseases
Additional Resources
- Quiz and Certificate
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