Principles of Diseases and Pathology

At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. describe the aetiology and pathogenesis of disease processes; and 2. describe the pathological processes that lead to changes in diseased organs and tissues how these relate to clinical signs and symptoms.

The normal cell and the adopted cell, cell injury and cell death, introductory general and systemic pathology, characteristics and classification of diseases of various body systems such as cardiovascular (hypertension, angina pectoris and other vascular diseases, cardiac arrhythmia and heart failures), endocrinological and highlight the organisational functions, hypophyseal hormones and pineal gland, ACTH, insulin, glucagon, parathyroid, sex hormones, pregnancy and lactation; body’s reaction to disease-inflammation, immunity and immunological and genetic factors in disease, adverse drug reactions. Pathology (pathophysiology, disease processes to a stage 1 tertiary standard) to include a basic principle and understanding of pathology including the role of micro-organisms in health and disease. Chronic and infectious diseases (such as fungal, viral and parasitic), deficiency diseases, protein-calorie malnutrition, vitamins and mineral deficiency, endocrine, metabolic, neurological and emotional diseases. Neoplasia; diverse drug reactions as well as the clinical aspects. Introductory general and systemic pathology – characteristics and classification of diseases inflammation, wounds, respiratory system, alimentary system, kidneys and urinary tract system, and many others. Consideration of the pathophysiology of infectious and chronic diseases as well as cancer.