

An Introduction to Infectious Diseases
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S. 1 ÉP. 1 - The Dynamic World of Infectious Disease
30 avril 201532 minDive into the fascinating stories behind three notorious diseases: bubonic plague, malaria, and polio. See how scientists of the time were able to discover the causes of these diseases and develop effective treatments. Also, learn why infectious diseases are still a pressing issue for our society, despite our advances in science and technology.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheterS. 1 ÉP. 2 - Bacteria: Heroes and Villains
31 mai 202032 minStart your study of the basic elements of germ theory with bacteria. Once you've inspected the anatomy of a bacterium cell and its function, explore how bacteria can cause disease and how they can adapt to make themselves elusive to your immune system. Then, investigate three diseases caused by bacteria: diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheterS. 1 ÉP. 3 - Viruses: Hijackers of Your Body's Cells
31 mai 202033 minZoom in to see a particle 100 times smaller than bacteria: the virus, which can replicate inside living cells. Follow the life cycle of a virus as you see what viruses like HIV and Ebola do to host cells. Meet two germs that fall between bacteria and viruses - the spirochete and rickettsia.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheterS. 1 ÉP. 4 - Moldy Menaces and Fungal Diseases
31 mai 202031 minAlthough fungal diseases usually don't involve humans, they can indirectly affect us, and they have played a major role in human history. Investigate diverse infections that can be acquired when you come into contact with mold or fungus - sometimes by raking or blowing rotting leaves! Also learn if you should have your household duct system cleaned regularly.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheterS. 1 ÉP. 5 - Milestones in Infectious Disease History
31 mai 202033 minWhere would we be without the scientists that brought to life the inventions and discoveries that are the foundations of modern medicine? Meet some of the people who developed the tools to identify microorganisms, the means to pinpoint the source of a disease, the vaccinations to prevent them, and the drugs to treat them.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheterS. 1 ÉP. 6 - Antibiotics: A Modern Miracle Lost?
31 mai 202033 minTrace the history of antibiotic development and explore how the eight classes of antibiotics attack bacterial infections. Gain an introduction to the increasingly important concern of antibiotic resistance, and learn how you can contribute to the more prudent use of antibiotics.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheterS. 1 ÉP. 7 - Which Germs in Your Daily Life Matter?
1 mai 201531 minMicrobes are all around us - the question is "What do we have to worry about?" From airplanes to restaurants, hotel rooms to your master bathroom, learn how you can protect yourself from germs without becoming totally obsessed with them. Is there any truth to the Five Second Rule? Find out here.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheterS. 1 ÉP. 8 - Six Decades of Infectious Disease Challenges
31 mai 202031 minTrack the history of infectious diseases decade by decade: the easily cured childhood illnesses of the 50s, the diseases spread by risky behaviors in the 60s, and the outbreak of Legionnaires' Disease in the late 70s, followed by the tragedies of human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, in the 80s and 90s.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheterS. 1 ÉP. 9 - Vaccines Save Lives
31 mai 202032 minFrom routine childhood vaccinations to the experimental vaccines given to Ebola patients in Africa and the United States, vaccines have a powerful effect on public health. Learn the facts about the four different types of vaccines and their components, and discover why the concept of herd immunity is critical to public health.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheterS. 1 ÉP. 10 - The Immune System: Our Great Protector
31 mai 202032 minTake a closer look at the intricate components of your body that try to protect you from dangerous infectious diseases. Then, explore immunosenescence - the changes in your immune system as you age - and learn proven ways to keep your immune system strong and prevent illness.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheterS. 1 ÉP. 11 - Zoonosis: Germs Leap from Animals to Humans
31 mai 202033 minSeventy percent of infectious diseases originate from wildlife. Why are new diseases - such as bird flu and swine flu - so prevalent, and how are these exotic diseases being transmitted from animals to humans? Learn how to protect yourself from these diseases, including two you can get from your cat.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheterS. 1 ÉP. 12 - Tick-Borne Diseases: A Public Health Menace
31 mai 202031 minThese small ectoparasites have emerged in force and have created a new public health crisis. Discover why tick-borne diseases are so easy to contract but difficult to diagnose, and get the facts about Lyme disease, the most common tick-borne illness in the United States.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheterS. 1 ÉP. 13 - Food-Borne Illness: What's Your Gut Feeling?
31 mai 202032 minFrom traveler's diarrhea to food poisoning, explore a myriad of illnesses that can enter the body through the food you eat. Gain an awareness of a severe bacterial infection that is on the rise in hospitals, particularly in patients over age 65.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheterS. 1 ÉP. 14 - Respiratory and Brain Infections
31 mai 202030 minTurn now to severe respiratory and central nervous system illnesses that may have deadly consequences. Zoom in to the cellular level to see how complicated these infections can be, and how deadly pneumonia and bacterial meningitis can become. Learn to recognize the symptoms of pneumonia and meningitis, and when to seek medical attention.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheterS. 1 ÉP. 15 - Flesh-Eating Bacteria and Blood Poisoning
31 mai 202032 minContinue your study of the body with infections that affect the skin and bloodstream, including the powerful sepsis infection, which is responsible for 10% of deaths in the United States. Get the facts on necrotizing fasciitis, or "flesh-eating bacteria," and travel back 40 years to follow the evolution of the resistant bacteria MRSA.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheterS. 1 ÉP. 16 - STDs and Other Infections below the Belt
31 mai 202031 minBegin with a fascinating story of a twist of fate in 1951 that turned out to be one of the most important developments in medical history. Then, study infections that attack the urinary tract and pelvic organs, and learn more about the wide range of sexually transmitted diseases.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheterS. 1 ÉP. 17 - Stay Out of the Hospital!
31 mai 202031 minGo behind the scenes at a hospital, and unveil the truth: what is perceived as a pristine and sterile environment is really bustling with all kinds of germs. Discover why some hospitals forbid their doctors to wear white coats and wedding rings, and learn what you can do to protect yourself if you must be hospitalized.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheterS. 1 ÉP. 18 - The Nemesis of Mankind: HIV and AIDS
1 mai 201531 minMore than three decades after the first cases of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) were reported, the global health community is still dealing with a pandemic of 33 million infected people, of which about 3 million are children. Learn the scientific facts behind this virus and why it is so difficult to find a vaccine or cure.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheterS. 1 ÉP. 19 - Malaria and Tuberculosis: Global Killers
31 mai 202032 minIn spite of a multitude of global efforts to decrease their mortality rates, these two ancient diseases are still the deadliest in the world. Go beyond vaccines and mosquito netting and see the innovative experiments being conducted in an attempt to eradicate malaria and tuberculosis.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheterS. 1 ÉP. 20 - Global Travel, War, and Natural Disasters
31 mai 202032 minWitness the toll infectious diseases take on populations during times of war and natural disasters, using examples from Napoleon's armies to modern-day Syria. Then, learn why your personal physician isn't the best person to talk to about risks when you're about to embark on foreign travel.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheterS. 1 ÉP. 21 - Influenza: Past and Future Threat
31 mai 202032 minDespite being a common disease, the flu is responsible for some of the deadliest pandemics of all time. Explore two important biological aspects of influenza - antigenic drift and antigenic shift - to understand why changes in viruses can have such a huge impact on disease prevalence.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheterS. 1 ÉP. 22 - Bioterrorism: How Worried Should We Be?
31 mai 202032 minExplore the three scenarios that pose the greatest threats in a bioterrorism attack: an airborne agent like anthrax, a smallpox attack, and a release of botulinum toxin in cold drinks. Understand the steps that the CDC takes to protect the public and what you can do as an average citizen.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheterS. 1 ÉP. 23 - Emerging and Reemerging Diseases
31 mai 202031 minThe outbreak of Ebola in 2014 in West Africa became an international crisis in a matter of weeks - even traveling across the ocean to the United States. Explore deadly emerging and reemerging diseases that continually challenge our detection and response abilities.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheterS. 1 ÉP. 24 - Outbreak! Contagion! The Next Pandemic!
30 avril 201535 minUsing your newly acquired infectious disease knowledge, look into the future and discern what the next pandemic might be - one that would reach all continents quickly, be difficult to treat, be extremely deadly, and perhaps threaten the very survival of the human race!Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheter