Learning objectives
The course is divided into two units designed to provide concepts pertaining to epidemiology and prevention of infectious disease and the role of major environmental aspects in human disease.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of general microbiology
Course unit content
<br />Introduction to the epidemiological method<br />Epidemiology and general prevention of infective diseases<br />Epidemiology specific to: Influenza and other acute respiratory diseases, Streptococchus infections, measles, German measles, acute gastroenteritis, enterovirus infections, Hepatitis A, Hepatitus B, Hepatitus Delta, Hepatitus C, tetanus <br />Food toxic infections
Bibliography
<br />Barbuti S., Bellelli E., Fara G.M. e Giammanco G. - Igiene - Monduzzi editore.
Teaching methods
Classroom lectures and final oral exam