PHRD-609: Tropical Parasitic Diseases

This course is an overview of the etilogy, epidemiology, and medications used against the most common tropical parasitic infections, according to guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (W.H.O.). The course will review the historical developments in medication therapy and the mechanisms of action of those agents used to treat such diseases. The course provides an opportunity for students to understand the global burden of tropical diseases and the need for awareness by the American pharmacist of their existence and general signs and symptoms. It will explore the research and development of new medications to treat tropical diseases and the concept of neglected diseases. [ 2 credits ]