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.

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.

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2021/2022

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
4
B
MED/06 ,MED/11 ,MED/13 ,MED/15
4
A/B
BIO/14 ,MED/46

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2022/2023

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
A/B
IUS/07 ,MED/42 ,M-PSI/01 ,SECS-P/07 ,SPS/07
Final exam
7
E
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activated in the A.Y. 2021/2022
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
4
B
MED/06 ,MED/11 ,MED/13 ,MED/15
4
A/B
BIO/14 ,MED/46

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Teaching code

4S000331

Credits

3

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/07 - MICROBIOLOGY AND CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY

Period

Lezioni 1-2-3 anno - 2 semestre TLB dal Mar 1, 2021 al Apr 30, 2021.

To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link:  Course organization

Learning outcomes

Basic concepts of the world of microorganisms. Major differences among bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and their role.
Characteristics of the various microorganisms and their structures. as agents of infectious diseases. Provide students with theoretical knowledge of the causes, pathogenetic mechanisms, microbiological diagnosis and infection control, to use the contents of lessons in subsequent courses

Program

Microbiology purposes. Classification of microorganisms in the world of the living.
General bacteriology: morphology, structure and function of the bacterial cell, mode of transmission of infectious diseases, mechanisms of pathogenic bacteria, conventional and opportunistic pathogens; exotoxins and endotoxin bacterial. Antimicrobial agents: definitions and classification of antibiotics and their mechanisms of action; major mechanism of drug resistance and its implications in medicine.
The antibiogram. Minimal Inhibition Concentration (MIC) and Minimal Bactericidal Concentration (MBC). Basic concepts of antifungal and antiviral drugs
Bacteria of clinical interest: Staphylococci, Streptococci and Enterococci; Neisseria; Emofili; Mycobacteria; Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas. Anaerobic bacteria.
General Virology: Virus definition, composition and architecture of the viral particle. Outline of replication mechanisms. Mechanisms of pathogenic viruses: localized infection, generalized, silent, persistent and latent. Overview of antiviral agents.
Special Virology: Herpesviridae (HSV1/2, VZV, CMV, EBV), major hepatitis virus (HAV, HBV, HCV, HDV), Orthomixoviridae, Papillomaviridae, Retroviridae: HTLV1, HTLV2, HIV and AIDS.
Fundamental characteristics of human pathogenic fungi and parasites.
PROPEDEUTIC CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY:
• Parameters for cultivation of bacteria and mushrooms. Cultivation media used in microbiology (hints).
• Direct and indirect diagnosis.
• Antigen-antibody reaction in microbiological diagnosis (agglutination reaction, precipitation, complement system, ELISA

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Eudes Lanciotti Microbiologia clinica (Edizione 4) Ambrosiana 2017 9798808181855

Examination Methods

Written exam consisting of 15 multiple choice questions (1 point for each correct answer) and 5 open-ended questions (up to 3 points per answer).

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE