About the Module

The module aims towards understanding the antiviral, antifungal and antiparasitic resistance
mechanisms

Module Learning Outcomes

At the end of module students will

• LO1: Be able to describe the antiviral resistance mechanisms
• LO2: Be able to understand the antifungal resistance mechanisms
• LO3: Explain the Molecular mechanisms of drug resistance in parasites
• LO4: Review antimalarial drug resistance

Module Contents

• Antiviral resistance mechanisms
• Herpes simplex virus
• Varicella zoster
• Cytomegalovirus
• Antifungal drugs
• Azole resistance
• Echinocandins resistance
• Polyene resistance
• Flucytosine resistance
• Molecular mechanisms of drug resistance in parasites
• Antimalarial drugs