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Teaching code

4S000170

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.

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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.

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Simona De Grazia, D. Ferraro, G. Giammanco Microbiologia e microbiologia clinica per infermieri Pearson 2017

Examination Methods

Test

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