Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases

Understanding how pathogens cause infections and how infectious diseases are transmitted is crucial for preventing and controlling the spread of illnesses. In this course, you will learn how diseases like the common flu spread, the mechanisms behind bacterial resistance, the body's defence mechanisms, and the importance of immunization. You will understand what pathogens like bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites are and discover how antibiotics work. You will then explore what causes resist

• Compare bacteria, viruses, and parasites as causes of infectious disease
• Describe different modes of transmission of infectious agents
• Understand what an antibiotic is and explain antibiotic resistance
• Explain basic immune system components and their role in fighting pathogens