Biology and Epidemiology of Antibiotic Resistance

Harvard HSPH

This course will cover concepts and issues in bacterial antibiotic resistance relevant to epidemiologic research in this field. The student will obtain understanding of the significance of the problem, the biology and mechanism of antibiotic resistance, risk factors for spread and measures to prevent this emerging problem. We will specifically assess different research designs and strategies used to measure the magnitude, risk factors and prevention measures, and their interpretations. A few…