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INFECTIOUS DISEASE: BEGINNING OF THE END? (Q309)

Q – Health and Wellness

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Wilmington (Arsht Hall) | March 31, 2026-April 28, 2026

Tuesday: 9:00 AM-10:15 AM

In the 19th century, infections were the most common cause of death. But by the 1960s, infectious diseases were thought to be largely conquered. Antibiotic resistance, globalization, emerging diseases, climate change and other forces have shifted this battle back in favor of our ancient enemies. Through lecture, videos and discussion we discuss where we have come from fighting infections, new emerging diseases, antibiotic resistance and its consequences, and new weapons in our fight.

This offering meets for a total of 5 session(s).

INSTRUCTOR: Cynthia Heldt

HELDT, CYNTHIA — B.S., chemistry, College of William and Mary; M.D., Jefferson Medical School. Fellow of American College of Physicians (F.A.C.P.). Retired from general internal medicine after 40 years. Looking to share some insights from studying medicine for almost half a century. (Q309)

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