Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to make the student able to know and understand the main immunological mechanisms that are the basis of several diseases, to make a a correct diagnosis and to do the possible differential diagnosis. At the end of the course the student will be able to apply the knowledge acquired about the principal autoimmune and allergic diseses.
Prerequisites
Physiology, Anatomy
Course unit content
The porpouse of the study is to described the physiopathology of the most important immuno-mediated diseases. In particular, example of diseases based on tipe I,II,III, IV hypersensitivity and immunodeficiencies.
Full programme
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Bibliography
- Abbas, Lichtman, Pillai "Immunobiologia cellulare e molecolare" 7 ed. Elsevier Masson
- Murphy, travers, Walport "Janeway's Immunobiologia" 7 ed. Piccin
- Allergologia e Immunologia Clinica - Passalacqua, de Paulis, Incrovaia, Parronchi- Pacini Editore
Teaching methods
In the context of frontal lessons some clinical examples of diseases of immune system will be introduced and debated.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral and written examination with assessment of the competences about the main mechanism of immune-diseases.
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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