- Docente: Roberto Cevenini
- Credits: 2
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Single cycle degree programme (LMCU) in Medicine and Surgery (cod. 8415)
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, the student knows the essential aspects of microbiology diagnosis, starting from microorganisms and the target apparatus. In particular, the student knows:a) penetration, distribution and clearance of the principal pathogens;b)organs and systems involved in different infectious diseases;c)the relationship between different pathological conditions and the possible aetiological agents;d) the proper diagnostic procedures for the aetiological diagnosis and the laboratory results interpretation.
Course contents
Clinical Microbiology Laboratory
Respiratory tract infection : The principal
pathogens, essential notions of pathogenesis. Selection of
appropriate tests for the diagnosis of: pharyngitis, laryngitis,
acute and chronic pneumonia. Interpretation of laboratory
results.
Infections of the gastro-enteric tract: The principal
pathogens; essential notions of pathogenesis. Selection of
appropriate tests for the diagnosis of: peptic ulcer disease,
gastritis, diarrhea, disentery, viral hepatitis A, B,C,D,E.
Interpretation of laboratory results.
Infections of the genito-urinary tract: The
principal pathogens; essential notions of pathogenesis. Selection
of the appropriate tests for the diagnosis of: sexually
transmitted diseases, cystitis. Interpretation of laboratory
results.
Pyogenic and fungal infections of skin, bone and joint
:The principal pathogens; essential notions of pathogenesis.
Selection of the appropriate tests for the diagnosis of:
pyoderma, superficial mycoses, septic arthritis,
osteomyelitis.
Intravascular infections, heart infections and central nervous
system infections : The principal pathogens; essential notions
of pathogenesis. Selection of the appropriate tests for the
diagnosis of: sepsis, septic shock, endocarditis, myocarditis,
pericarditis, chronic and acute meningitis, brain abscess.
Interpretation of laboratory results.
Zoonoses and arthropod-borne infections : The principal
pathogens; essential notions of pathogenesis. Selection of
the appropriate tests for the diagnosis of: brucellosis,
leptospirosis, psittacosis, rabies, leishmaniasis, malaria, Lyme
disease, rickettsiosis, tick-borne encephalitis. Interpretation
of laboratory results.
Infections of the Fetus and Newborn. Infections in children
: The principal pathogens; essential notions of pathogenesis.
Selection of the appropriate tests for the diagnosis of:
STORCH infections, measles, chickenpox, mumps, infectious
mononucleosis. Interpretation of laboratory results.
Nosocomial and opportunistic infections : The
principal pathogens; essential notions of pathogenesis. Selection
of the appropriate tests for the diagnosis of: listeriosis,
cryptosporidiosis, candidiasis, toxoplasmosis. Interpretation
of laboratory results.
Readings/Bibliography
The teaching material is available at ASM Campus.
The teaching material is also presented in: Roberto Cevenini, Microbiologia Clinica, Piccin Editore, Seconda Edizione, 2010
Teaching methods
Lectures for a total of 16 hours (2CFU)
Assessment methods
The examination will evaluate whether the students have mastered the above listed skills and have reached the teaching objectives.
The final evaluation of the Integrated Course of Laboratory Medicine will consist of an oral examination basing on specific questions about Clinical Microbiology, Clinical Pathology and Clinical Biochemistry Programs.
Teaching tools
The teaching material is available at http//campus.unibo, by using student's username and password
Office hours
See the website of Roberto Cevenini