Which mosquitoes transmit the parasites responsible for malaria? Is the Asian tiger mosquito vector of the Zika virus? How is the transmission from vectors to humans and from humans to vector? Here are some of the questions that will find answers in the MOOC Pasteur “Medical entomology”.
The MOOC “Medical entomology” aims at providing the understanding in medical and veterinary entomology at the university level. It will teach the role of vectors in the functioning of ecosystems and, in a lot of cases, how to interrupt the vector transmission chain. It is organized from an entomological perspective, with each session devoted to a particular taxonomic group of insects and ticks.
During 6 weeks, you will learn the role of vectors in the functioning of ecosystems and how to interrupt the vector transmission chain.
This MOOC is dedicated to students in biological or medical sciences, public health advisors (human and animal health), stakeholders in vector control, researchers and NGO members.
Some new videos and a complete revision of weekly and final tests have been added from the first MOOC.
Information and registration: https://www.fun-mooc.fr/courses/course-v1:pasteur+96003+session02/about
Video teaser: https://dai.ly/x6yh8mo