Inflammation, Infection, and Immunity

Upon completion of this module, the learner will be able to: 1. Compare and contrast acute and chronic inflammation. 2. Explore the pathophysiologic reasons for clinical manifestations and management of health alterations related to inflammation. 3. Explore the pathophysiologic reasons for clinical manifestations and management of selected infectious processes. 4. Relate the development of infection to breaks in lines of defense. 5. Explore the pathophysiologic reasons for clinical manifestations and management of health alterations related to altered immune function.