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Module CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY

Module code: BI605
Credits: 5
Semester: 2
Department: BIOLOGY
International: No
Coordinator: Prof. Bernard Mahon (BIOLOGY)
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Introduction to immunopathology and mechanisms of tissue injury. Diagnostic techniques. Normal defences against infection. Primary and secondary immunodeficiency with emphasis on how understanding of primary immunodeficiencies contributes to our understanding of the human immune system. Allergy. Mechanisms of autoimmunity. Organ-specific autoimmune disease. Non-organ specific autoimmune disease. Leukaemias and lymphomas. Abnormal immunoglobulins. Paraneoplastic syndromes. Infection related immunopathology. Haemopoietic stem cell transplantation. Solid organ transplantation. Active and passive immunisation. Therapeutic use of immunoglobulins and monoclonal antibodies. Immunosuppression. Evolving areas in clinical practice. Continuous assessment will based on two literature based case studies.

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