VTMED 6424 - Approaches to Problems in Canine Infectious Diseases

Spring. 1 credit. Letter grades only.

Enrollment limited to: second-, third-, and fourth-year veterinary students. Minimum enrollment 10; maximum 80.

S. C. Barr.

Emphasizes the clinical aspects of the more common canine infectious diseases. The overall objective is to provide details about specific infectious diseases a future small animal practitioner may need to know to effectively diagnose and treat these diseases. Clinical signs, presentation, clinicopathologic data, diagnostic choices, treatment plans and prevention are emphasized. Most lectures are presented by clinical faculty and therefore the material is orientated towards practical skills in managing clinical cases. Grading is based entirely on the result of a written exam (usually multiple-choice format) given in the final period.