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.
Biological Sciences - MICROBIOLOGIA (2020/2021)
Teaching code
4S000331
Teacher
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
| Author | Title | Publishing house | Year | ISBN | Notes |
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| 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).
