PAR304: Parasite Chemotherapy 6 credits (40-0-20)

Objectives

To acquaint students with the major classes of anti-parasitic agents and their mechanisms of action and development of resistance.

Contents

Characteristics of an ideal anti-protozoan and anti-helminthic agent; major classes of anti-protozoa and anti-helminthic agents and their mechanisms of action; development of drug resistance in parasitic infections.