An Introduction to Infectious Diseases

Bacteria: Heroes and Villains

Documentary May 1, 2015 32 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

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S1 E2: Start your study of the basic elements of germ theory with bacteria. Once you've inspected the anatomy of a bacterium cell and its function, explore how bacteria can cause disease and how they can adapt to make themselves elusive to your immune system. Then, investigate three diseases caused by bacteria: diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus.

Documentary May 1, 2015 32 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2015
Run Time: 32 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.