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Duke University

Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases

This course provides students an understanding of important human parasitic diseases, including their life cycles, vectors of transmission, distribution and epidemiology, pathophysiology and clinical manifestations, treatment, and prevention and control. Tropical Parasitology is taught by faculty from an area highly impacted by tropical parasites- the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College in Moshi, Tanzania. The faculty include Drs. Frank Mosha and Mramba Nyindo (and two lecturers, Drs. Johnson Matowo and Jovin Kitau). Dr. John Bartlett, Professor of Medicine, Global Health and Nursing at Duke University, joins his faculty colleagues in this effort.

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IntermediateCourse19 hours

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ZA

4.0Reviewed Apr 17, 2025

Great course filled with loads of information, but spelling errors and basic presentations limit it from being 5 stars

MS

5.0Reviewed Jun 27, 2020

Through, well structured course, interesting viewpoints from East African biomedical researchers and physicians. Worth the time snd effort.

JF

5.0Reviewed Jun 24, 2020

Excellent course, you will be able to learn from people that are diagnosing and treating patients with the diseases presented in the lessons.

MT

5.0Reviewed Feb 1, 2023

It was a nice experience. Hoping to apply the knowledge practically. Thank you all for this course.

RV

5.0Reviewed Jul 23, 2020

Excellent course! Doctors are great and despite English, difficult to understand at times, it does not take away the brilliance of the course or the content presented! Thank you

CC

4.0Reviewed Sep 7, 2021

Overall I found the course informative. My last college courses were over 20 years ago. My lack of any medical knowledge did make it a little challenging at times.

BY

5.0Reviewed Feb 2, 2017

best course than ever straight forward presentations,reports,clinical cases than have improved my knowledge about tropical infections especially ectoparasites & helminthes(worms)

JB

5.0Reviewed Dec 9, 2019

I really enjoyed doing this course, I was a bit worried about the final exams but I had so much fun doing them. Really happy that I registered for it and I would advise anyone to take part.

NE

5.0Reviewed May 15, 2020

Thank you for Coursera to open the courses for anyone in need.I thank Coursera again for the financial aid provided to me to complete my Tropical disease courses.

JM

5.0Reviewed May 2, 2018

Its the nice course I am looking foward to see more courses like these, KCMUCO partnering with DUKE University

MK

5.0Reviewed Jun 30, 2021

A very enthralling and informative course for anyone interested in tropical parasitology. The field talks are diamonds.

HH

5.0Reviewed Mar 30, 2023

Amazing information for laboratory technologists. Easy to meet the required deadlines. I completed the entire course in one week, about 4-5 hours per day.

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