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Duke University

Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases

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.

Status: Infectious Diseases
Status: Sanitation
IntermediateCourse19 hours

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JF

5.0Reviewed Jun 25, 2020

Excellent course, you will be able to learn from people that are diagnosing and treating patients with the diseases presented in the lessons.

ZA

4.0Reviewed Apr 18, 2025

Great course filled with loads of information, but spelling errors and basic presentations limit it from being 5 stars

MS

5.0Reviewed Jun 28, 2020

Through, well structured course, interesting viewpoints from East African biomedical researchers and physicians. Worth the time snd effort.

MK

5.0Reviewed Jul 1, 2021

A very enthralling and informative course for anyone interested in tropical parasitology. The field talks are diamonds.

HH

5.0Reviewed Mar 31, 2023

Amazing information for laboratory technologists. Easy to meet the required deadlines. I completed the entire course in one week, about 4-5 hours per day.

JB

5.0Reviewed Dec 10, 2019

I really enjoyed doing this course, I was a bit worried about the final exams but I had so much fun doing them. Really happy that I registered for it and I would advise anyone to take part.

JM

5.0Reviewed May 3, 2018

Its the nice course I am looking foward to see more courses like these, KCMUCO partnering with DUKE University

MT

5.0Reviewed Feb 2, 2023

It was a nice experience. Hoping to apply the knowledge practically. Thank you all for this course.

NE

5.0Reviewed May 16, 2020

Thank you for Coursera to open the courses for anyone in need.I thank Coursera again for the financial aid provided to me to complete my Tropical disease courses.

SK

5.0Reviewed Apr 27, 2021

it was a very good experience with international doctors. The course I think was designed for me. 😁 At last I am very thankful to all of the instructorsSpecial thanks to sir Dr. Mramba Nyindo

BS

5.0Reviewed Oct 5, 2020

i AM HAPPY I LEARNT ABOUT THE COURSE. The exercises of Quiz and Exams were good. Thank you Instructors for a well planned and delivered lecturer series.

RV

5.0Reviewed Jul 24, 2020

Excellent course! Doctors are great and despite English, difficult to understand at times, it does not take away the brilliance of the course or the content presented! Thank you

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