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Microbiology 2021/2022
Generali:
- Dipartimento: Medicina E Chirurgia
- Settore Ministeriale: MED/07
- Codice di verbalizzazione: 8059523
- Metodi di insegnamento: Frontale
- Metodi di valutazione: Orale
- Prerequisiti: Biology, Genetic, Chemistry, Histology. Anatomy
- Obiettivi: 1.Student learner outcomes Upon completion of the Course of Microbiology, Students should be able to: 1. Demonstrate the ubiquity and diversity of microorganisms in the human body and the environment. 2. Illustrate the distinctive features of the different types of microorganisms and their ecological niche. 3. Explore mechanisms by which microorganisms cause disease (microbial pathogenicity and virulence). 4. Show how the human immune system counteracts infection by means of specific and nonspecific mechanisms. 5. Know the main human pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites) and the diseases they cause. 6. Recognize the way of transmission of infectious agents in hospitals, communities and populations and the methods used to control it 7. Demonstrate the principles of vaccine preparation and the use of vaccines in immunization practice. 8. Define the role of disinfection and sterilization in the context of the patient care and the environment. 9. Illustrate the basic principles and functioning of the common antimicrobials (antibiotics, antivirals, antifungal and antiparasite agents) . 10. Be aware of the contribution of the microbiology laboratory to the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases. In particular, to know the diagnostic path including collection, transport, handling an processing of clinical specimen (direct microscopic exam, staining techniques, seeding and isolation, biochemical identification, antimicrobials-sensitivity tests, cell cultures, PCR, genotyping, NGS, serology).
- Ricevimento: Dal Lunedi' al Venerdi', ore 9.00-11.00, salvo lezioni o esami, previo appuntamento via e-mail.
Didattica:
- A.A.: 2021/2022
- Canale: UNICO
- Crediti: 10