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How to prescribe appropriate antibiotic therapy (Corso Elettivo) (2019/2020)
Teaching code
4S008656
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
1
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MED/17 - INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Period
2° semestre 1°- 5° anno dal Feb 17, 2020 al May 29, 2020.
Learning outcomes
The course will provide evidence based knowledge for appropriate antibiotic prescription of most common bacterial infections in hospedalised patients: urinary tract infections, pneumonia and sepsis.
The interactive lectures will cover practical aspects of antibiotic therapy according to the antimicrobial stewardship recommendations and will include practical discussions on guidelines for bacterial pneumonia and urinary tract infections.
Program
Basic of pharmacology of antibiotic classes
Basic recommendations of antibtioc stewardship
Empiric therapy
Target therapy
Urinary tract inefction therapy
Therapy of pneumonia
Therapy of bloodstream infections
| Author | Title | Publishing house | Year | ISBN | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilip Nathwani | Antimicrobial Stewardship: From Principles to Practice | 2019 | |||
| Mandell, Douglas, Bennett | Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases: Expert Consult | 2014 |
Examination Methods
Active participation to at least 75% of the meetings is mandatory
Lesson schedule: May 5, 12, 19, 26 Time: 5.30 pm-7.30 pm
Infectious Disease Dipartiment-Library
5th, 6th years of study
