An Introduction to Infectious Diseases - The Dynamic World of Infectious Disease

Explore the dynamic world of infectious diseases in this 30-minute video lecture presented by Dr. Barry Fox. Delve into the global impact of the 2014 Ebola outbreak, which led to significant changes in public health protocols and drug development. Understand how human behavior influences disease spread and why knowledge about infectious diseases is crucial for everyone. Trace the history of devastating plagues, bizarre treatments, and groundbreaking discoveries in germ theory. Learn about the persistent challenges posed by malaria and the ongoing battle against polio. Discover how advancements in sanitation, microscopy, and vaccination have shaped our understanding and management of infectious diseases. Gain insights into the complex cycles of infection, the role of animal vectors, and the continuous need for vigilance in an interconnected world where diseases can rapidly resurge and spread despite near-eradication efforts.

Ebola Outbreak Leads to Fear and Uncertainty
Positive Changes Affect Public Health After Outbreak
Drug Development Innovations Lead to Rule Breaking
Our Behavior Determines Infectious Disease Spread
Reasons We All Should Learn About Infectious Diseases
How the Various Strains of Plague Re-shaped Our World
Many Theories Attempted to Explain the Plague
Bizarre Treatments for the Plague
Florence Nightingale's New Sanitation Standards
Newly Invented Microscope Reveals Germ Origins
Some Germs Transmit From Animals to Humans
Alexandre Yersin Discovers Plague Germ in Hong Kong
Paul-Louis Simond Reveals Flea As Transmission Vector
Malaria is One of the Oldest, Deadliest Diseases
The Cycle of Malarial Infection Obstructs Eradication
Polio Marks the First Major 21st Century Epidemic
An Intestinal Virus Polio Spreads Person to Person
The Iron Lung Invented in 1927 Saves Polio Victims
Polio Vaccines Aim to Eradicate the Disease
New Vaccinations Cause Polio and Controversy
Travel Spreads Polio in 2013 Despite Near Eradication
In Spite of Innovation, Resurgence Demands Vigilance