This course covers the properties of pathogens (bacteria and fungi) in their single (planctonic) and aggregate (biofilm) forms, the effect of antibiotics on both forms, comparison of antibiotic resistance in both cases and determination of best methods for eradication. The course also discusses the properties of toxins and proteins that are produced by various microorganisms leading to enhancement of their virulence and resistance to antibiotics. The methods of separation, analysis and characterization of these products are also covered.
Prerequisite: PHAR 462
