At the completion of this course, the students should be able to:

1. Identify bacteria, viruses and fungi which frequently cause disease in humans;
2. Describe the clinical features and the pathogenesis of infectious diseases;
3. Explain measures to prevent and control such infections including infection control practices and vaccines;
4. Select relevant microbiological tests, advise on collection and transport of specimens to diagnose infectious diseases and interpret laboratory reports;
5. Select antimicrobial agents effective for treatment and prophylaxis of infections, justify the appropriate use of antibiotics in the healthcare setting;
6. Describe the immunological mechanisms that come into play when a human host is exposed to antigens;
7. Select appropriate immunological tests for diagnosis of immune mediated disorders and interpret their results.