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Fakulti Perubatan • 71mechanisms of immune response will be briefly introduced. A basic understanding ofthe antigen-antibody reactions in vivo and in vitro is also covered.Despite the availability of many new antibiotics, there are few instances whereantimicrobial therapy fails to combat the pathogens. This module will enable thestudents to know the appropriate use of antibiotics and its mechanism of action. Theywill also understand the different mechanisms how the pathogens can successfullyevade the immune system and develop antibiotic resistance. Relevant to the educationof future doctors in Malaysia, the students will be taught the basics of the various typesof infectious diseases and medical entomology. In addition, the elementary aspects ofsome emerging diseases of non-human origin will be introduced to raise the awarenessto their importance. Where relevant, the basic principles of host-pathogen relationship,epidemiology, control and prevention strategies will be highlighted. This is to providea foundation for the students understanding of the common types of infectious diseasesto be learned in the forthcoming systemic modules respectively.References1. Levinson, W. 2010. Review of Medical Microbiology and Immunology. 11thedition. McGraw-Hill.2. Arora, D.R. & Arora, B.B. 2010. Medical Parasitology. 3rd edition. CBS Publisher& Distributor Pvt. Ltd. India3. Noor Hayati Mohd Isa. 2004. Atlas Berwarna Parasitologi Perubatan. 2nd edition.NHMIKBM Enterprise.4. Jayaram Paniker CK. 2006. Textbook of Medical Parasitology. 6th Edition. NewDelhi: JAYPEE Brothers Medical Publishers.5. Katzung BG. 2009. Basic & Clinical Pharmacology. 11th Edition. Appleton &Lange.FF1223MECHANISMS OF DISEASESThe module aims to provide an introduction to basic pathological processes whichwill help students to understand the diseases of the organ systems. Appreciation of themechanisms and characteristics of the principle types of disease processes facilitatesan understanding of the symptoms with which patients present, the physical signswhich they demonstrate and the abnormal investigation results. It will also allow anappreciation of how various therapeutic interventions affect disease processes. Inthis module students shall learn through concept lectures, practicals, Problem-BasedLearning (PBL) packages and Directed Student Learning packages. The lectures shall