VCA 3525

This elective course reviews the clinical decision making in the judicious use of anti-infectives (e.g. antimicrobials, antiparasitics, antifungals) to prevent anti-infective resistance development. The course will cover appropriate anti-infective use including selection, dosing, duration of therapy as well as alternative options for management of infectious disease if applicable. Anti-infectives discussed include antibacterial, antiparasitics, antifungals in both small and large animals. One hour per week (one credit) Five week module with 3 hours of lecture per week.