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Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases
  • Level Professional
  • Duration 19 hours
  • Course by Duke University
  • Offered by

About

This course provides students an understanding of important human parasitic diseases, including their life cycles, vectors of transmission, distribution and epidemiology, pathophysiology and clinical manifestations, treatment, and prevention and control. Tropical Parasitology is taught by faculty from an area highly impacted by tropical parasites- the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College in Moshi, Tanzania. The faculty include Drs. Frank Mosha and Mramba Nyindo (and two lecturers, Drs. Johnson Matowo and Jovin Kitau). Dr. John Bartlett, Professor of Medicine, Global Health and Nursing at Duke University, joins his faculty colleagues in this effort.

Modules

Welcome

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Welcome to Tropical Parasitology

2 Readings

  • Course Overview
  • Course Clusters (How the course is structured)

Malaria

    • 11 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 3 Assignment
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3 Assignment

  • Malaria Vectors and Vector Control
  • Case Study Practice (Optional)
  • Malaria

11 Videos

  • Malaria: Vectors - Dr. Johnson Matowo
  • Malaria: Vector Control - Dr. Johnson Matowo
  • Malaria: Insecticide Resistance and Management - Dr. Johnson Matowo
  • Malaria: Epidemiology - Dr. Franklin Mosha
  • Malaria: Mosquito Breeding Sites - Dr. Franklin Mosha
  • Malaria: The Parasite in the Human Body - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
  • Malaria: Invasion and Colonization of Red Blood Cells by Merozoites - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
  • Malaria: The Parasite in the Mosquito - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
  • Malaria: Pathophysiology - Dr. John Bartlett
  • Malaria: Interview with Dr. Venance Maro
  • Malaria: Interview with Dr. William Howlett

1 Readings

  • Malaria Overview Reading

Trypanosomiasis

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Trypanosomiasis

6 Videos

  • Trypanosomiasis: Vectors/Epidemiology/Control - Dr. Franklin Mosha
  • Trypanosomiasis: Sleeping Sickness - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
  • Trypanosomiasis: Human African Trypanosomiasis - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
  • Trypanosomiasis: Pathophysiology - Dr. John Bartlett
  • Trypanosomiasis: Interview with Dr. Venance Maro
  • Trypanosomiasis: Interview with Dr. William Howlett

1 Readings

  • Trypanosomiasis Overview Reading

Toxoplasmosis

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz
  • Toxoplasmosis

4 Videos

  • Toxoplasmosis: Vectors/Transmission - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
  • Toxoplasmosis: Pathophysiology - Dr. John Bartlett
  • Toxoplasmosis: Interview with Dr. Venance Maro
  • Toxoplasmosis: Interview with Dr. William Howlett

1 Readings

  • Toxoplasmosis Overview Reading

Leishmaniasis

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Leishmaniasis

2 Videos

  • Leishmaniasis: Parasites and Vectors - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
  • Leishmaniasis: Pathophysiology & Treatment - Dr. John Bartlett

1 Readings

  • Leishmaniasis Overview Reading

Taeniasis

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Taeniasis

5 Videos

  • Taeniasis: Due to Taenia Saginatum - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
  • Taeniasis: Pathophysiology of Taenia Saginatum - Dr. John Bartlett
  • Taeniasis: Interview with Dr. Venance Maro
  • Taeniasis: Due to Taenia Solium - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
  • Taeniasis: Pathophysiology of Taenia Solium - Dr. John Bartlett

1 Readings

  • Taeniasis Overview Reading

Echinococcosis

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Echinococcosis

4 Videos

  • Echinococcosis: Hydatid Disease - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
  • Echinococcosis: Alveolar Disease - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
  • Echinococcosis: Pathophysiology - Dr. John Bartlett
  • Echinococcosis: Interview with Dr. Venance Maro

1 Readings

  • Echinococcosis Overview Reading

Schistosomaisis

    • 8 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Schistosomiasis

8 Videos

  • Schistosomiasis: Epidemiology - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
  • Schistosomiasis: Vector - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
  • Schistosomiasis: Biology and Ecology - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
  • Schistosomiasis: Pathophysiology - Dr. John Bartlett
  • Schistosomiasis: Interview with Dr. Venance Maro
  • Schistosomiasis: Interview with Dr. William Howlett
  • Schistosomiasis: Patient Diagnosis I - Dr. William Howlett
  • Schistosomiasis: Patient Diagnosis II - Dr. William Howlett

1 Readings

  • Schistosomiasis Overview Reading

Fascioliasis

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Fascioliasis

3 Videos

  • Fascioliasis: Biology of parasites - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
  • Fascioliasis: Pathophysiology - Dr. John Bartlett
  • Fascioliasis: A Closer Look in Tanzania

1 Readings

  • Fascioliasis Overview Reading

Hookworm (Ancylostoma and Necator)

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Hookworm

4 Videos

  • Hookworm: Infection - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
  • Hookworm: Pathophysiology - Dr. John Bartlett
  • Hookworm: Interview with Dr. Venance Maro
  • Hookworm: Interview with Dr. William Howlett **also addresses Ascaris

1 Readings

  • Hookworm Overview Reading

Filariasis

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Filariasis

6 Videos

  • Filariasis: Introduction - Dr. Franklin Mosha
  • Filariasis: Lymphatic Filariasis - Dr. Franklin Mosha
  • Filariasis: Onchocerciasis - Dr. Franklin Mosha
  • Filariasis: Black Fly Vectors - Dr. Franklin Mosha
  • Filariasis: Black Fly Breeding Sites - Dr. Franklin Mosha
  • Filariasis: Pathophysiology - Dr. John Bartlett

1 Readings

  • Filariasis Overview Reading

Strongyloidiasis

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Strongyloidiasis

2 Videos

  • Strongyloidiasis: Infection - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
  • Strongyloidiasis: Pathophysiology - Dr. John Bartlett

1 Readings

  • Strongyloidiasis Overview Reading

Ascariasis

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Ascariasis

3 Videos

  • Ascariasis: Vector and Epidemiology - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
  • Ascariasis: Pathophysiology - Dr. John Bartlett
  • Ascariasis: Interview with Dr. Venance Maro

1 Readings

  • Ascariasis Overview Reading

Myiasis, Fleas, Ticks, Lice, Scabies

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Ectoparasites

4 Videos

  • Ectoparasites: Fleas - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
  • Ectoparasites: Ticks and Mites - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
  • Ectoparasites: Lice - Dr. Jovin Kitau
  • Ectoparasites: Pathophysiology - Dr. John Bartlett

1 Readings

  • Ectoparasites Overview Reading

Final Exam

    • 3 Assignment
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3 Assignment

  • Final Exam, Part 1
  • Final Exam, Part 2
  • Final Exam, Part 3

Auto Summary

This engaging course, "Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases," offers a comprehensive understanding of human parasitic diseases, covering life cycles, transmission, epidemiology, and treatment. Taught by experts from Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College and Duke University, this professional-level course spans 1140 minutes and is available on Coursera with a Starter subscription. Ideal for science and engineering professionals.

John A. Bartlett, M.D.
Instructors

John A. Bartlett, M.D.

Franklin Mosha, Ph.D.
Instructors

Franklin Mosha, Ph.D.

Mramba Nyindo, Ph.D.
Instructors

Mramba Nyindo, Ph.D.