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Università degli Studi di Parma Università degli Studi di Parma
Second cycle degree course in
Theory and methods of preventive and adapted physical activities
Università degli Studi di Parma
Department of Medicine and Surgery

LABORATORY ANALYSIS APPLIED TO SPORTS
cod. 1002488

Academic year 2011/12
1° year of course - First semester
Professor responsible for the course unit
Maria Cristina ARCANGELETTI
integrated course unit
6 credits
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Learning objectives

To give the basic knowledge for the laboratory diangosis of the infectous diesases.

Prerequisites

examinations of the first and second years of the course

Course unit content

overview of the biological samples their collection, transportation, and preservation procedures
overview of the general methods used for the laboratory diagnosis of bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral infections
- demonstration of the infecting agent or its components directly in the biological sample:
microscopic examination (wet mount, permanent staining); electron microscopy, detection of specific antigens (immunoassay – ELISA- immunofluorescence assay); detection of specific nucleic acids by in situ hybridization assay, polymerase chain reaction (PCR); retrotranscription- PCR assay (RT-PCR), real time PCR;
demonstration of an immunoreaction by the detection of specific antibodies usind two serum samples and detection of IgM antibodies.
Overview of the microbiological methods to demonstrate infections by pathogenic spirochaetes (Treponema pallidum, borrelia, leptospira)
Overview of the life cycles of some parasites and the laboratory diagnostic methods for the parasitic infections caused by protozoa (Toxoplasma gondii, free-living amoebae Acanthamoeba and Naegleria, Trichomonas vaginalis, leishmania, elmints (Taenia solium, Taenia saginata, Echinococcus, nematode, Trichinella spp).; infections by arthropods: ticks, lices, maggots causing myasis, mites.

Overview of the diagnostic procedures for the viral infections transmitted by parenteral way (HAV, HBV, HCV, HIV), viral infections of skin and muchosal (HPV, HSV-1, HSV-2, VZV), viral infections of the respiratory tract (influenza virses, adenovirus, rhinovirus).
Overview of the most frequent used methods to prevent and control the infections: specific and non specific immunoprofilaxis including passive and active immunization.

Full programme

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Bibliography

M. Bendinelli, C. Chezzi, Dettori G., Manca N., Morace G., Polonelli L., Tufano M. A.
“Microbiologia Medica: gli agenti infettivi dell’uomo- biologia, azione patogena, laboratorio"
Monduzzi Editore

Teaching methods

Oral lesson

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral exam

Other information

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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

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Contacts

Toll-free number

800 904 084

Student Registry Office

N +39 0521 903700
Email segreteria.medicina@unipr.it

Quality assurance office

Education Manager:
Maria Lucrezia Giorgetta
N +39 0521 903745
Email service didattica.dimec@unipr.it 
Email of the manager marialucrezia.giorgetta@unipr.it 

Course President

Prof. Prisco Mirandola
Email prisco.mirandola@unipr.it

Guidance delegate and tutoring

Prof.ssa Daniela Galli
Email daniela.galli@unipr.it 

Prof. Giancarlo Condello
Email giancarlo.condello@unipr.it 

Career guidance delegate

Prof. Prisco Mirandola
Email prisco.mirandola@unipr.it 

Prof.ssa Giuliana Gobbi
Email giuliana.gobbi@unipr.it 

Tutors

Prof.ssa Ileana Ramazzina
Email ileana.ramazzina@unipr.it

Prof.ssa Valeria Naponelli
Email valeria.naponelli@unipr.it

Prof. Giancarlo Condello
Email giancarlo.condello@unipr.it

Prof. Prisco Mirandola
Email prisco.mirandola@unipr.it

Erasmus

Prof. Roberto Sala
Email roberto.sala@unipr.it 

Quality Assurance Officer (RAQ)

Prof. Giancarlo Condello
Email giancarlo.condello@unipr.it

Internships

Prof.ssa Maria Luisa Arcari
Email marialuisa.arcari@unipr.it 

Tutor students

Dott.ssa Maria Cristina Barilla
Email mariacristina.barilla@unipr.it