London, UK
23rd-24th May 2007

Description:
The course approaches infectious disease from several perspectives and explores the underlying biology, epidemiology, clinical evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and control of infections to infectious disease. The course will discuss the various types of infection including fungal, bacterial and viral and the role of laboratory testing in their diagnosis, treatment and control. The course will review urinary tract infections, gastric diseases, respiratory infections, skin, soft tissue and bone infections. Additionally the programme will also cover the issues surrounding community versus hospital acquired infection and include a session focussing specifically on sepsis and sceptic shock.

Detailed case studies will provide an understanding of strategies used in practice and discussion will be inherent throughout the course.

Who should attend?
Healthcare's courses are designed for both medical and non-medical staff within the pharmaceutical industry. This course is suitable for clinical research, medical information, regulatory affairs, biometrics and strategic marketing personnel.

Topics to be covered include:
Introduction to infectious disease
The role of the laboratory
The basis of antibiotic resistance
Infections including urinary tract, gastric, respiratory, bone, skin and soft tissue
Community versus hospital acquired infection
Fungal and viral infections
Sepsis and sceptic shock

Chairman:
Robert Spencer
Director and Head of Microbiology
Bristol Royal Infirmary