- Docente: Simone Ambretti
- Credits: 2
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Single cycle degree programme (LMCU) in Medicine and Surgery (cod. 5904)
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student has acquired the fundamental knowledge for the choice of the main analytical techniques used in laboratory diagnostics of infectious pathology, as well as essential knowledge for the critical evaluation and interpretation of the results.
Course contents
Laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases: methods and clinical value of microbiological data.
Microbiology of infections of the upper and lower respiratory tracts and infections in immunocompromised patients.
Microbiology of infections of the gastrointestinal tract and intra-abdominal infections.
Microbiology of urinary tract infections and STIs.
Microbiology of skin, bone, and joint infections. Infections of joint prostheses.
Microbiology of infections of the cardiovascular system and sepsis.
Microbiology of infections of the central nervous system.
Microbiology of zoonoses.
Readings/Bibliography
Murray Patrick et al., Microbiologia Medica, EDRA, 9th Edition, 2021
Roberto Cevenini: Microbiologia Clinica, Piccin Editore, 2nd Edition, 2010.
Teaching methods
During the lessons, the topics planned for the course will be presented and developed, allowing time for students' questions and fostering an in-depth discussion on the addressed issues.
Assessment methods
The assessment of learning takes place through a final exam that verifies the acquisition of the expected knowledge through an oral examination. This test aims to evaluate the ability to recognize and discuss the main analytical techniques used in laboratory diagnostics of infectious diseases, as well as to have acquired the essential knowledge for interpreting laboratory results.
Students with learning disorders and temporary or permanent disabilities are invited to contact the dedicated office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it/per-studenti) as soon as possible in order to agree on the appropriate compensatory measures. The request must be submitted 15 days before the exam date to the teacher, who will assess the appropriateness of the measures taking into account the educational objectives.
Teaching tools
The slides, in pdf format, will be made available by the teacher and uploaded before the lessons, in the appropriate virtual spaces.
Office hours
See the website of Simone Ambretti