<p>(Same as Pathology M215 and Pediatrics M215.) Lecture, two and one half hours. Preparation: basic courses in microbiology and parasitology of infectious diseases in School of Medicine or Public Health. Study of current knowledge about diseases prevalent in tropical areas of the world. Major emphasis on infectious diseases, with coverage of problems in nutrition and exotic noninfectious diseases. Syllabus supplements topics covered in classroom. S/U grading.</p>

Medicine

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David Geffen School of Medicine

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General Catalog

Interdepartmental Course: Tropical Medicine

MED M215

2 units