Comprehensive care: Pathogens, host defence and treatment

This unit provides the knowledge and skills required for the diagnosis and therapeutic management of patients with selected infectious diseases. The unit will cover bacterial, viral, and fungal infections as well as antimicrobial stewardship. You will relate the pathophysiology and epidemiology of these conditions to the rational design and clinical use of medicines. The chemistry, pharmacology, disposition, and clinical and therapeutic aspects of medicines associated with each condition will be explored in an integrated fashion. This unit will involve the development of pharmacy relevant skills such as therapeutic reasoning and, oral and written communication skills. Quality use of medicines for treating infectious diseases will be emphasised, enabling you to acquire the skills necessary to optimise patient outcomes in different cultural settings.