B6204 - SALUTE GLOBALE: L'IMPATTO DELLA MIGRAZIONE SULLE MALATTIE INFETTIVE E LA RESISTENZA ANTIMICROBICA

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student will have an understanding of the impact of migration on the development and emergence of infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance. The student will also gain knowledge about defining, preventing and preparing for pandemics from a global perspective.

Course contents

Lesson 1: Infections in travelers and migrants

1- Epidemiology of endemic infections in tropical countries

2- Risk factors in relation to travel, age or comorbidities  

3- Migration and potential transmissible diseases

4- Infections in travelers and/or migrans  

5- Clinical approach to the patient, differential diagnostics

 

Lesson 2: Tropical diseases: diagnosis

1- Main infections of the digestive system caused by viruses, bacteria, protozoa and helminths

2- Viral hemorrhagic fevers

3. Screening of infectious diseases in migrants 

4. Emerging infectious diseases

 

Lesson 3: Prophylaxis of tropical diseases

1- Behavioral prophylaxis against transmissible tropical infections

2- The main immunizations (general considerations, routine vaccinations, mandatory vaccinations, vaccinations in special groups (children, pregnant, immunosuppressed...), side effects and contraindications

3- Chemoprophylaxis (drugs to be used in relation to the trip and the subject)

4. Screening and treatment of tuberculosis infection in migrants

 

Lesson 4: Therapy of tropical diseases

1. Principles of treatment of tropical diseases

2. Side effects

Readings/Bibliography

Bibliography and multimedia resources provided by the teacher will be made available on VIRTUALE

Teaching methods

Frontal lessons, discussions with inverted class methodology, group work

Assessment methods

A minimum attendance of 60% of lessons is required to access the final assessment.

Evaluation criteria:

1. Active participation in class discussions

2. Involvement in the proposed activities

3. Demonstration of integrated understanding of the three modules

 

Final suitability assessment:

Final assessment of suitability based on commitment and participation demonstrated through the creation of a group presentation

Teaching tools

power point presentations, videos, case studies

Office hours

See the website of Marina Tadolini