SARS-CoV-2 and acute respiratory viral infections

  • 4.8
Approx. 12 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course will explore the biology of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the clinical manifestations of COVID-19. It will also cover the diagnosis, management, and prevention of other acute respiratory viral infections.

Key Learning Points

  • Gain an understanding of the biology and clinical manifestations of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19
  • Learn about the diagnosis, management, and prevention of acute respiratory viral infections
  • Explore unorthodox and lesser known approaches to managing respiratory viral infections

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

  • Infectious Disease Specialist
    • USA: $225,000
    • India: ₹3,000,000
    • Spain: €100,000
  • Public Health Researcher
    • USA: $70,000
    • India: ₹800,000
    • Spain: €40,000
  • Clinical Research Coordinator
    • USA: $50,000
    • India: ₹600,000
    • Spain: €30,000

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the biology and clinical manifestations of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19
  • Learn about the diagnosis, management, and prevention of acute respiratory viral infections
  • Explore unorthodox and lesser known approaches to managing respiratory viral infections

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic knowledge of biology and medical terminology
  • Access to a computer and internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online self-paced course
  • Video lectures
  • Quizzes and assignments

Similar Courses

  • Infectious Diseases: Causes and Control
  • Epidemics, Pandemics and Outbreaks

Related Education Paths


Notable People in This Field

  • Dr. Anthony Fauci
  • Dr. Michael Osterholm

Related Books

Description

We live in a very amazing and disturbing time. No one could have imagined that a single phenomenon in the field of biology (mutation of the virus and its transition to a new organism) would cause such large-scale changes in the life of everyone, the economy and politics of almost all countries of the world.

Outline

  • Module
  • Viruses — Living Organisms
  • Structure of Viruses
  • Features of the Genetic Language and Reproduction of Viruses
  • Genetic Variability of Viruses
  • Taxonomy of Viruses
  • Types of Viral Infections
  • Strategy of Viruses Behavior After Cell Infection
  • Interaction of Viruses with the Interferon System
  • Presentation
  • Test
  • Control Test
  • Module
  • Laboratory Diagnosis of Viral Infections. Identification of Viruses
  • Variety of Viruses that Cause Acute Respiratory Infection
  • Influenzavirus. General Characteristics of the Family Orthomyxoviridae​
  • Laboratory Diagnosis of Influenza​
  • General Characteristics Paramyxoviridae Family​
  • Viruses of the Paramyxoviridae Family, Subfamily Pneumovirineae - Pneumoviruses​
  • General Characteristics of this Adenoviruses
  • Reproduction of Adenoviruses​
  • Presentation
  • Test
  • Control Test
  • Module
  • General Characteristics of this Reoviridae
  • Reoviridae Family
  • General Characteristics of Picornaviridae Family​
  • Main Representatives of Picornaviridae Family
  • General Characteristics of Coronaviridae Family
  • Structure of Coronaviruses​
  • Genome of Coronaviruses
  • Stages of Life Cycle of Coronaviruses​
  • Presentation
  • Test
  • Control Test
  • Module
  • SARS-CoV Coronaviruses​
  • New Coronaviruses ​MERS- CoV​
  • New Coronaviruses SARS-CoV-2​
  • Reproduction of SARS-CoV-2, Main Clinical Symptoms of COVID-19​
  • Pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 Infection​
  • Pathogenesis of SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV-infections
  • Basic Methods of Laboratory Diagnostics and Specific Prevention of Coronavirus Infection
  • Medicines and Specific Prevention of COVID-19​
  • Presentation
  • Test
  • Control Test
  • Module
  • Human Receptors for SARS-CoV-2​
  • Functional Difference Between the Enzyme ACE and ACE2. Part 1
  • Functional Difference Between the Enzyme ACE and ACE2. Part 2
  • Distribution of SARS-CoV-2 Receptors (ACE2) in the Organism
  • Interaction of SARS-CoV-2 with Cell Membrane Receptors (ACE2 and TMPRSS2) Followed by Endocytosis
  • Paracellular Permeability of the Epithelium when Exposed to Viruses
  • Tissue Barriers​
  • Mucosal-Associated Immune System
  • Recognition and Penetration of Antigens in MALT​
  • Immune Answer: Cytokine Storm​
  • Presentation
  • Test
  • Control Test

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the latest knowledge and research on SARS-CoV-2 and acute respiratory viral infections with Coursera's online course. Students highly recommend this course for its informative content and engaging lectures.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course provides up-to-date information on SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory viral infections.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Informative content
  • Engaging lectures
  • Easy to understand
  • Great instructors
  • Useful for healthcare professionals and general public

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some technical issues with video and audio
  • Not enough interactive activities
  • No certificate provided for auditing learners
  • Some repetition of information
  • Not enough focus on treatment and prevention
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Approx. 12 hours to complete
Oksana Rybalchenko, Arina Fedorova/Федорова Арина Александровна, Aleksandra Livanova, Alexander Markov/Марков Александр Георгиевич
Saint Petersburg State University
Coursera

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Oksana Rybalchenko

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