Prevention and Diagnosis of Viral Diseases Deborah E. Sullivan, Ph.D. Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Learning Objectives Understand the difference between passive and active immunization Understand what an attenuated virus is and how one can be developed to produce a vaccine Describe the common antiviral vaccines available Discuss the potential for eradicating a viral disease Explain how viruses are identified in the laboratory

I.Structure II.Classification III.Replication cycle IV.Pathogenesis V.Prevention VI.Diagnosis VII.Therapy