This course introduces learners to a variety of infectious diseases using a patient-centered, story-based approach. Through illustrated, short videos, learners will follow the course of each patient’s illness, from initial presentation to resolution. Integrating the relevant microbiology, pathophysiology and immunology, this course aims to engage and entice the learner towards future studies in microbiology, immunology and infectious diseases.

Stories of Infection

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University of Leeds
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Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Very interesting and taught in an engaging way. I learned a lot about infectious agents, disease pathology and the various components and functioning of the immune system.
Reviewed on May 7, 2020
A wonderful learning experience! Telling stories to teach and emphasize important medical knowledge is a very good way to teach and learn! Congratulations and a huge thank you.
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2019
Thank you for this amazing knowledge.. I learnt about many infections .. The description of teacher was very nice :) Glossary and the images helped me to understand easily..
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