Enrollment year
2021/2022
Academic discipline
MED/07 (MICROBIOLOGY AND CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY)
Department
DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL-SURGICAL, DIAGNOSTIC AND PEDIATRIC SCIENCES
Course
SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE
Curriculum
PERCORSO COMUNE
Period
(03/10/2022 - 23/01/2023)
Lesson hours
16 lesson hours
Activity type
WRITTEN TEST
Prerequisites
It is recommended to have passed the Microbiology exam, Human Anatomy and Physiology exams.
Learning outcomes
The module aims to provide students with the theoretical basis for the study of microbial agents responsible for infections and pathologies with possible systemic involvement and microbial agents responsible for infections of odontostomatological interest.
At the end of the course, the student
should be able to know the correlations between the different pathological conditions and the possible etiological agents, know and apply the epidemiological methodology in order to analyze, understand and evaluate health and assistance problems of specific dental interest.
Course contents
Principles of microbiological diagnostics. Knowledge of
diagnostic procedures and protocols suitable for the etiological diagnosis of organ infections, systems, and for the interpretation of laboratory results.
Microbiological characteristics, etiological agents, pathogenetic mechanisms, clinical manifestations, laboratory diagnosis and treatment of:
Central Nervous System infections,
intravascular and cardiac infections,
respiratory tract infections,
infections of the gastrointestinal tract,
genitourinary tract infections and infections of the fetus and newborn.
Microbiology of healthcare-associated infections.
The role of the Microbiology Laboratory in control and prevention.
Teaching methods
The course is based on lectures.
There are no practical exercises.
The teacher is available for clarification on the topics covered in class, by appointment (via email).
Students will be provided with didactic material used in class.
Reccomended or required readings
Principi di Microbiologia Medica – G. Antonelli – M. Clementi – G. Pozzi – G.M. Rossolini – 3a edizione, 2017. Ed. Casa Editrice Ambrosiana
Microbiologia e Microbiologia Clinica. Per le professioni sanitarie e Odontoiatria. Ediz. Mylab – S. De Grazia – D. Ferraro – G. Giammanco – 2a edizione, 2017. Editore Pearson
Microbiologia Medica – E. Janetz – J.L. Melnick – E.A. Adelberg's – 27a edizione, 2017. Ed. Piccin – Nuova Libraria
Microbiologia Medica – P.R. Murray – K.S. Rosenthal – M.A. Pfaller – A cura di P. Di Francesco – 8a edizione, 2017. Ed. EDRA
Microbiologia Medica – Sherris – K.J. Ryan. A cura di: P. Di Francesco, C. Favalli, G. Palù, P. Sinibaldi Vallebona – 6° edizione, 2017. Ed. EMSI.
Assessment methods
The exam consists of a written test (duration: 1.5 hours), structured in 7 multiple choice quizzes and three open questions related to three distinct topics covered in class during the course. Each open question is worth 8 points.
The level of expository clarity, the ability to synthesize and the language property will be evaluated.
Examination Commission:
Prof. Francesca Zara
Dr. Aurora Piazza.
Further information
The examination commission consists of Prof.ssa Francesca Zara and Prof.ssa Aurora Piazza.
The teacher will be available for the entire duration of the course, by appointment via e-mail (francesca.zara@unipv.it), to answer questions and support students during their training, even with individual meetings.
Sustainable development goals - Agenda 2030
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Goal 3: Good health and well-being
Goal 4: Quality education
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Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation
Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities
Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
Goal 13: Climate action
Goal 14: Life below water
Goal 15: Life on Land
Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
Goal 17: Partnerships for the goals
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