Introduction of the mammalian immune system and its function in defense against pathogens. Overview of infections diseases and causative agents. Virulence mechanisms of viral, bacterial and fungal pathogens. Detection, therapy, prevention of infectious diseases.
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*Content of lecture series*
1. Introduction, importance of infectious diseases
2. Mediators of host immunity – barriers, molecules, cells, and signals
3. Innate immunity
4. Adaptive immunity
5. Infectiology - Transmission of pathogens, infection scenarios
