What Do Viruses Do And How Do We Control Them
Explore viral pathogenesis, transmission, host interactions, and strategies for controlling viral infections and outbreaks.
Explore viral pathogenesis, transmission, host interactions, and strategies for controlling viral infections and outbreaks.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Understand viral pathogenesis and disease mechanisms
Identify factors affecting viral host range and tissue tropism
Analyze viral transmission and outbreak patterns
Evaluate antiviral strategies and control measures
Recognize emerging viral threats and prevention methods
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This course includes:
4.7 Hours PreRecorded video
11 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course examines how viruses cause disease, replicate, and spread within populations. Students learn about viral pathogenesis, different viral lifestyles (acute, chronic, and latent infections), tissue tropism, and host range. The course covers the emergence of viral outbreaks, particularly zoonotic infections, and explores strategies for preventing and controlling viral infections through antivirals and other interventions.
Pathogenesis – why and how do viruses cause disease
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Virus 'lifestyles' – why do some viruses cause short duration diseases and others cause cancer?
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Tissue tropism and host range – why do viruses infect different animals and cause different diseases
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
How and why do outbreaks and pandemics occur, and why do they often emerge from animals?
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
How can we prevent and/or control virus infections and outbreaks?
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Leading Expert in Virology
Mike Skinner is an Emeritus Professor in Virology at Imperial College London, where he has made significant contributions to the understanding of viruses and their impact on health. With a robust academic background, Skinner teaches two courses on Coursera: "What Are Viruses And How Do We Work With Them?" and "What Do Viruses Do And How Do We Control Them." His expertise in virology is underscored by numerous publications and research activities that have established him as a prominent figure in the field.
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