Core Concepts in Health Brief, 9/e

Paul M. Insel, Stanford University, School of Medicine
Walton T. Roth, Stanford University, School of Medicine

Immunity and Infection

Learning Objectives

After studying the chapter, you should be able to

Describe the step-by-step process by which infectious diseases are transmitted

Explain how the immune system responds to an invading microorganism

List the major types of pathogens and describe the common diseases they cause

Explain the transmission, diagnosis, and treatment of the major STDs, including HIV infection

List strategies for protecting yourself from STDs

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