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Humanity's Deadliest Diseases - A Historical Perspective

Offered By: Wondrium via YouTube

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Infectious Diseases Courses Public Health Courses Epidemiology Courses HIV Courses Influenza Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the most lethal diseases in human history through this 25-minute video featuring insights from five experts. Examine the evolution of HIV, the annual threat of influenza, the ancient plague of smallpox, and the devastating impact of the Black Death. Discover how these epidemics have shaped societies, influenced human evolution, and continue to affect our world today. Gain a deeper understanding of infectious diseases and their far-reaching consequences on individuals, communities, and entire civilizations.

Syllabus

Intro
The Evolution of HIV
Influenza: An Annual Threat
Smallpox: An Ancient Plague
The Devastation of the Black Death
The Social Impact of the Black Death


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Wondrium

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