Emerging Global Infectious Diseases

Emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) are an ever-present threat to the health and livelihood of individuals, families, communities, and countries all over the world. The greatest burden of EIDs lies in developing countries and among infants and children who are the most vulnerable to these infections and the long-term consequences of their presence.

Purpose/GoalThe outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the characteristics of common EIDs and their effects on the health of global citizens.

Course Objectives – Upon completion you will be able to do the following:

1. Describe the global impact of infectious diseases.
2. Describe the characteristics, methods of transmission, symptoms, treatment, and prevention strategies for Ebola virus disease.
3. Explain the characteristics, methods of transmission, symptoms, treatment, and prevention strategies for West Nile virus infection.
4. Describe the characteristics, methods of transmission, symptoms, treatment, and prevention strategies for malaria.
5. Discuss the characteristics, methods of transmission, symptoms, treatment, and prevention strategies for severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) including SARS-CoV-2 [COVID-19] and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS).

CONTACT HOURS–2.0