VTMED 6324 - Antimicrobial Drug Therapy in Veterinary Medicine

Spring. 1 credit. (May be repeated for credit) Letter grades only.

Enrollment limited to: second-, third-, and fourth-year veterinary students.

W. S. Schwark.

Familiarizes students with antimicrobial drugs used in veterinarypractice. Builds on fundamental pharmacological and microbiological principles covered in Foundation Courses III and IV and considers antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, and anticancer drugs from the point of view of unique pharmacokinetic properties, indications for clinical use, and potential toxicities as the basis for rational use.