Studying at the University of Verona
Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.
Study Plan
The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.
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Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)
TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Health promotion, risk prevention and safety - MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA (2020/2021)
Teaching code
4S000170
Teacher
Credits
1
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MED/07 - MICROBIOLOGY AND CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY
Period
LOGO 1^ anno - 1^semestre dal Oct 5, 2020 al Nov 20, 2020.
Learning outcomes
The aim of this course is providing the students with knowledge of general and clinical microbiology. First, the general characteristics of various microorganisms will be treated; also the mechanisms involved in their pathogenesis will be examined. Other subjects of this course will be: some examples of specific diseases caused by various microorganism and some indications about the diagnosis of these diseases.
Program
Picture of biological word: position and characteristics of microorganisms.
Bacteria: cell morphology, essential and optional components. The bacterial wall, the cytoplasmic membrane, the genetic material. Flagella, fimbriae and pili, plasmids. Endospores.
Pathogenic activity: conventional and opportunistic pathogens.
Various determinants of virulence with reference to exotoxins and endotoxins. Some examples of diseases mediated by production of toxins. Antibacterial drugs: classification and main mechanisms of action.
Sepsis: symptoms and causes.
Notices on Fungi.
Viruses: morphology and organization of virions, biological behavior.
Viral replication: various replicative strategies of DNA and RNA viruses.
Viral pathogenesis. Acute diseases and persistence. Latent and chronic infections.
Author | Title | Publishing house | Year | ISBN | Notes |
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Simona De Grazia, D. Ferraro, G. Giammanco | Microbiologia e microbiologia clinica per infermieri | Pearson | 2017 |
Examination Methods
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