Learning objectives
The objectives of the course are to enable the acquisition of knowledge and understanding about the criteria for the direct and indirect laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases caused by bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses and the evaluation of their in vitro susceptibility to anti-infective agents. The course also aims to provide the ability to apply in occupational contexts the knowledge and understanding acquired in the field of microbiological diagnosis.
Prerequisites
None
Course unit content
Criteria of direct and indirect microbiological diagnosis. Bacteriological, mycological, parasitological and virological microscopic examination. Bacteriological, mycological, parasitological and virological culture examination. Search for components of pathogens (antigens, nucleic acids). Bacteriological, mycological, parasitological and virological serological examination. In vitro susceptibility assays of microorganisms and viruses to anti-infective agents.
Full programme
Criteria for the direct microbiological diagnosis. Criteria for the indirect microbiological diagnosis. Principles and methods for the execution of the direct bacteriological, mycological, parasitological and virological microscopical examination. Principles and methods for the execution of the bacteriological, mycological, parasitological and virological cultural examination. Principles and methods for the execution of the search for components of pathogens (antigens, nucleic acids). Principles and methods for the execution of the bacteriological, mycological, parasitological and virological serological examination. Principles and methods for the execution of in vitro sensitivity tests of microorganisms and viruses to anti-infective drugs. Antibiogram.
Bibliography
N. Carlone, R. Pompei, V. Tullio. Microbiologia Farmaceutica. (3^ ed.), EdiSES Università editore, Napoli, 2020
M. La Placa. Principi di Microbiologia Medica. XIV ed., Società Editrice Esculapio, Bologna -EdiSES, Napoli, 2014
Teaching methods
The topics concerning the contents of the course will be presented and discussed through lectures held in telepresence, with the support of the Teams platform. In particular, lessons will be held in synchronous mode. During these lessons (live), the main concepts of each topic will be exposed, , emphasizing the links between the various parts of the course and alternating mainly frontal moments with interactive moments with the students. Lectures will be supported by slide presentations (PowerPoint), which will be made available to students (also on the Elly platform).
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment of the achievement of the objectives set by the course will be carried out by means of an oral exam. No interim evaluation is programmed. Questions on the topics relating to the course content will be used to ascertain the student’s knowledge and understanding of the scientific discipline and whether is able to use appropriately the technical-scientific language and to apply the knowledge acquired in the exercise of the profession. Failure to answer to one question, or proven inability to demonstrate at least a basic knowledge on the subject, will prevent the successful completion of the exam. Upon successful completion of the exam, the attribution of the grade, expressed in thirtieths, will be based on the degree of achievement of the objectives (excellent, good, fair, fully sufficient, sufficient, in the range between 30/30 and 18/30). This score will contribute to the final grade of the integrated course of Microbiology and Hygiene (Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology - 6 CFUs, Principles of microbiological diagnosis - 2 CFUs, General and applied hygiene - 2 CFUs), obtained on the basis of the average of the marks awarded in the different modules. Honors will be awarded to students who have demonstrated particular communication and autonomous learning skills. The result of the exam is communicated immediately to the student, and, after its acceptance, is then published on the ESSE3 portal (https://unipr.esse3.cineca.it/Home.do). In case of the persistence of the COVID health emergency, the exams will be conducted remotely, through the Teams platform (guide http://selma.unipr.it/). Students with SLD/BSE must first contact LE Eli-che: support for studentswith disabilities, D.S.A., B.E.S. (https://sea.unipr.it/it/servizi/le-eli-che-supporto-studenti-con-disabilita-dsa-bes).
Other information
- - -
