Learning objectives
Objective of the Course is to allow the student to mature a deep knowledge of the main infectious diseases of major epidemiologic relevance in Italy and to develop the scientific knowledge necessary to manage correctly the main pathologies which can be acquired though travels in other endemic areas of the world.
Prerequisites
Optimal understanding of the topics which will be debated in the Course requires basic knowledge of microbiology and immunology in particular, which are essential to understand correctly pathogen life cycle and pathogenesis of related diseases, as a basis for the comprehension of the different diagnostic and therapeutic approaches applied in the clinical practice.
Course unit content
The Course will provide the scientific basis for diagnosis, correct clinical management and prevention of the infectious diseases of major relevance in our geographical area and of infections related to travels in areas where different pathogens are endemic. The main topics of the Course include: tuberculosis, meningitis, malaria
Full programme
The following topics will be covered in the Integrated Course: tuberculosis (epidemiology, notes on etiology and pathogenesis, pulmonary and extrapulmonary clinical manifestations, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects, latent tuberculosis); meningitis (bacterial forms, with particular reference to meningitis caused by meningococcus, pneumococcus, and listeria; tubercular and viral forms; aspects of diagnosis, therapy, and prophylaxis); malaria (etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, therapy, and prophylaxis). Bacterial and parasitic infections of the hepatic parenchyma and other abdominal parenchymal organs. Bacterial endocarditis.
Bibliography
Leonardo Calza. Principi di malattie infettive. Società Editrice Esculapio.
Mauro Moroni, Roberto Esposito, Fausto De Lalla. Malattie Infettive. Società Editrice Masson
Teaching methods
Lectures with slides
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam which will consist of questions related to the topics covered by the lessons and internships of the Course, to evaluate the level of learning of the individual topics and the capacity of the student to apply the theoretical knowledge to clinical situations simulated during the examination.
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