APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
cod. 10037

Academic year 2024/25
1° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Flora DE CONTO
Academic discipline
Microbiologia e microbiologia clinica (MED/07)
Field
Attività formative affini o integrative
Type of training activity
Related/supplementary
14 hours
of face-to-face activities
2 credits
hub: PARMA
course unit
in ITALIAN

Integrated course unit module: LABORATORY ANALYSIS APPLIED TO SPORT

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide knowledge on the general characteristics of microorganisms and viruses, their relationships with humans, and the defense mechanisms against infections. This knowledge is a prerequisite for understanding the principles and methods of the laboratory diagnosis of infection. The course aims to provide the student with the ability to apply the knowledge acquired in his / her working environment.

Prerequisites

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Course unit content

Illustration of the general characteristics of microorganisms and viruses of medical interest, host defense mechanisms against infections, and the principles and methods of the laboratory diagnosis of infection.

Full programme

The resident microbial population in the human organism. Microbial- and virus-host interactions. Host defence mechanisms against infections. Role of innate and adaptive immunity. General information on infectious diseases. General characteristics of infection agents (bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses). Methods of infection and transmission of infection agents and pathogenic action mechanisms.
Outline the principles of the laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases.
Methods of collection, transport, and storage of biological samples for the laboratory diagnosis of infection. Methods of direct diagnosis of infection (microscopic examination, culture examination, demonstration of specific antigens and nucleic acids). Methods of indirect diagnosis of infection (demonstration of a specific immune response).

Bibliography

LE BASI DELLA MICROBIOLOGIA con approfondimenti clinici. Richard A. Harvey, Pamela C. Champe, Bruce D. Fisher. Editore Zanichelli.

Microbiologia e Microbiologia clinica. Per le professioni sanitarie e odontoiatria. Simona De Grazia, Donatella Ferraro, Giovanni Giammanco. Ediz. MyLab. Editore Pearson.

Elementi di microbiologia e microbiologia clinica. Paola Cipriani, Giordano Dicuonzo. Editore McGraw-Hill Education.

Microbiologia medica. Batteriologia e virologia. Maria Pia Conte, Paola Mastromarino. Editore Esculapio.

Teaching methods

Lectures will take place in the presence. The teaching material will be deposited on the specific platform with access reserved for students (Elly) and will include slides projected during the lessons.

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral examination

Other information

It is possible to contact the teacher by e-mail in case of a need for clarification.

2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

3: Good Health and well-being