Objectives:

• Integrate concepts of virology with diagnostic techniques including culture, molecular, and antigen diagnostics to identify viral infections and guide treatment. (M3)

• Describe the role of serology, Polymerase Chain reaction (PCR), and culture in the diagnosis of viral infections and name which viruses are most rapidly identified by each. (M3.3)

• Determine how the biology of viruses affects human health, histologic changes, and oncogenesis

To Do List:

• Take pre-lesson quiz

• Watch assigned videos

• Take post-lesson quiz

Take the pre-quiz here!

Introduction to Virology

Need to Review?

• https://openstax.org/books/microbiology/pages/6-introduction 

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