Microbiology
(objectives)
Upon completion of the Course of Microbiology, Students should be able to: 1. Demonstrate the ubiquity and diversity of microorganisms in the human body and the environment. 2. Illustrate the distinctive features of the different types of microorganisms and their ecologicalniche. 3. Explore mechanisms by which microorganisms cause disease (microbial pathogenicity and virulence). 4. Show how the human immune system counteracts infection by means of specific and nonspecific mechanisms. 5. Know the main human pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites) and the diseases they cause. 6. Recognize the way of transmission of infectious agents in hospitals, communities and populations and the methods used to control it 7. Demonstrate the principles of vaccine preparation and the use of vaccines in immunization practice. 8. Define the role of disinfection and sterilization in the context of the patient care and the environment. 9. Illustrate the basic principles and functioning of the common antimicrobials (antibiotics, antivirals, antifungal and antiparasite agents) . 10. Be aware of the contribution of the microbiology laboratory to the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases. In particular, to know the diagnostic path including collection, transport, handling an processing of clinical specimen (direct microscopic exam, staining techniques, seeding and isolation, biochemical identification, antimicrobials-sensitivity tests, cell cultures, PCR, genotyping, NGS, serology).
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90288 |
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Profit certificate
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Module: Bacteriology
(objectives)
Knowledge of the cellular and molecular bases of viral pathogenicity, of the interactions between virus and host, of genetic variability and its implications in chronic and persistent pandemic viral infections, of the mechanisms of onset of major diseases in viral aetiology and of the applications of biotechnology in diagnosis, prophylaxis and antiviral chemotherapy are essential objectives. These objectives will be achieved through frontal lectures, seminars and interactive teaching activities, designed to facilitate learning and improve the ability to address and solve the main questions of Medical Microbiology.
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Language
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ENG |
Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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Credits
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4
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Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code
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MED/07
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Contact Hours
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40
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Type of Activity
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Core compulsory activities
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Teacher
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Pica Francesca
(syllabus)
BATTERIOLOGY General Bacteriology: Criteria for bacterial taxonomy and classification. The architecture of the bacterial cell : the bacterial chromosome, the cytoplasm, the cytoplasmic membrane. Gram staining. Gram positive and gram negative bacteria. Capsule. Flagella. Pili and fimbriae. Metabolism and bacterial growth: the production of bacterial spores. Bacterial genetics: chromosome and plasmids. The transfer of genetic material : transformation, transduction and bacterial conjugation. The pathogenic activity of bacteria and the stages of the infectious process. The bacterial adhesiveness, the ability to invade hosts, the production of toxins. Structure and mechanisms of action of exotoxins and endotoxins. The role of innate and cell-mediated immunity in bacterial infections. Immune sera and vaccines. General principles for the diagnosis of bacterial diseases. Antibacterial drugs and their mechanism of action. Mechanisms of bacterial resistance to antibacterial drugs. Special Bacteriology: Staphylococci. Streptococci. Pneumococci and Enterococci. Bacilli and Clostridia. Corynebacteria and Listeria. Enterobacteriaceae. Pseudomonas. Vibrio, Campylobacter and Helicobacter. Emophili, Bordetella and Brucella. Yersinie and Pasteurelle. Neisseria. Anaerobic microorganisms. Legionella. Mycobacteria. Spirochetes. Mycoplasma. Rickettsiae. Chlamydiae. Gardnerella.
MYCOLOGY Fungi : structure, replication and dimorphism. Mechanisms of fungal pathogenicity. Fungal infections by opportunistic fungi. Superficial, cutaneous, subcutaneous and systemic mycoses. Mechanisms of action of antifungal agents.
(reference books)
Medical Microbiology 8th edition by Murray P, Rosenthal K, Pfaller M. Imprint: Elsevier. Published date: 28th October 2015 Paperback ISBN: 9780323299565.
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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From to |
Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Attendance
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Mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Oral exam
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Teacher
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Di Caro Antonino
(syllabus)
BATTERIOLOGY General Bacteriology: Criteria for bacterial taxonomy and classification. The architecture of the bacterial cell : the bacterial chromosome, the cytoplasm, the cytoplasmic membrane. Gram staining. Gram positive and gram negative bacteria. Capsule. Flagella. Pili and fimbriae. Metabolism and bacterial growth: the production of bacterial spores. Bacterial genetics: chromosome and plasmids. The transfer of genetic material : transformation, transduction and bacterial conjugation. The pathogenic activity of bacteria and the stages of the infectious process. The bacterial adhesiveness, the ability to invade hosts, the production of toxins. Structure and mechanisms of action of exotoxins and endotoxins. The role of innate and cell-mediated immunity in bacterial infections. Immune sera and vaccines. General principles for the diagnosis of bacterial diseases. Antibacterial drugs and their mechanism of action. Mechanisms of bacterial resistance to antibacterial drugs. Special Bacteriology: Staphylococci. Streptococci. Pneumococci and Enterococci. Bacilli and Clostridia. Corynebacteria and Listeria. Enterobacteriaceae. Pseudomonas. Vibrio, Campylobacter and Helicobacter. Emophili, Bordetella and Brucella. Yersinie and Pasteurelle. Neisseria. Anaerobic microorganisms. Legionella. Mycobacteria. Spirochetes. Mycoplasma. Rickettsiae. Chlamydiae. Gardnerella.
MYCOLOGY Fungi : structure, replication and dimorphism. Mechanisms of fungal pathogenicity. Fungal infections by opportunistic fungi. Superficial, cutaneous, subcutaneous and systemic mycoses. Mechanisms of action of antifungal agents.
(reference books)
Medical Microbiology 8th edition by Murray P, Rosenthal K, Pfaller M. Imprint: Elsevier. Published date: 28th October 2015 Paperback ISBN: 9780323299565.
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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Traditional
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Mandatory
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Oral exam
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Module: Virology
(objectives)
Knowledge of the cellular and molecular bases of viral pathogenicity, of the interactions between virus and host, of genetic variability and its implications in chronic and persistent pandemic viral infections, of the mechanisms of onset of major diseases in viral aetiology and of the applications of biotechnology in diagnosis, prophylaxis and antiviral chemotherapy are essential objectives. These objectives will be achieved through frontal lectures, seminars and interactive teaching activities, designed to facilitate learning and improve the ability to address and solve the main questions of Medical Microbiology.
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Language
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ENG |
Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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Credits
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3
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Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code
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MED/07
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Contact Hours
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30
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Type of Activity
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Core compulsory activities
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Teacher
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Armenia Daniele
(syllabus)
GENERAL VIROLOGY: nature, origin and morphology of viruses, viral nucleic acids, viral proteins and lipids, replication of animal viruses, virus-cell interaction. Persistence and latency status of the genome in the host cell, cell cultures, multiplication cycle, isolation of animal viruses, adaptation and virulence, virus inactivation, physical and chemical agents, virus-coded cell surface antigens, immune response to viral infection. Interferons. Chemotherapy and antiviral vaccines. SPECIAL VIROLOGY: Adenovirus, Herpesvirus, Poxivirus, Papovavirus, Parvovirus, Picornavirus, Orthomyxovirus, Paramyxovirus, Rhabdovirus, Togavirus and other insect-transmitted viruses. Filovirus. Rubella virus. Reovirus and Rotavirus. Hepatitis virus. Retrovirus. Human Retroviruses. RNA and DNA oncogenic viruses. Prions
(reference books)
Medical Microbiology 8th edition by Murray P, Rosenthal K, Pfaller M. Imprint: Elsevier. Published date: 28th October 2015 Paperback ISBN: 9780323299565.
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Oral exam
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Module: Parasitology
(objectives)
Knowledge of the cellular and molecular bases of viral pathogenicity, of the interactions between virus and host, of genetic variability and its implications in chronic and persistent pandemic viral infections, of the mechanisms of onset of major diseases in viral aetiology and of the applications of biotechnology in diagnosis, prophylaxis and antiviral chemotherapy are essential objectives. These objectives will be achieved through frontal lectures, seminars and interactive teaching activities, designed to facilitate learning and improve the ability to address and solve the main questions of Medical Microbiology.
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Language
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ENG |
Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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Credits
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1
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Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code
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VET/06
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Contact Hours
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10
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Type of Activity
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Core compulsory activities
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Teacher
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Di Cave David
(syllabus)
General Parasitology: Systematics and Zoological Nomenclature. Biological associations. General information on the life cycles of parasites, parasitic specificity, host-parasite interactions and pathogenic action of parasites. Parasitic diseases of medical importance. Fight against parasitic diseases. Special Parasitology: Parasitic protozoans: Amoebe. Flagellates. Ciliates. Sporozoans. Parasitic Metazoans: Trematodes. Cestodes. Nematodes. Vectors of parasitoses.
(reference books)
Patrick R. Murray et al. Medical Microbiology, Elsevier / Masson Editors _8th Edition.
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Traditional
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Mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Oral exam
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