General and clinical pathology, microbiology and pathological anatomy 2

Module Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology

The course aims to provide the student with the cognitive and methodological tools necessary to understand: 1) the mechanisms of infection in the host of microorganisms and parasites; 2) the essential biological characteristics of the microorganisms and parasites responsible for human infections; 3) microorganisms in relation to the environment; 4) infection control strategies; 5) the pathogenetic mechanisms of microorganisms and parasites responsible for human infections; 6) the methodological approach in the diagnostic assessment of infection diseases.

Knowledge of the fundamentals of cell biology and inorganic and organic chemistry and biochemistry.

Main notions of anatomy and immunology.

1.      Microorganisms and parasites: Essential characteristics and differences of:

a.       Bacteria

b.      Viruses

c.       Fungi

d.      protozoa and other parasites known to infect humans.

 2.      Host-parasite interactions and mode of infection.

3.      Essential concepts of microbiological diagnostics.

4.      Infection control

            a. Sterilization, disinfection and antisepsis

            b. The antimicrobial chemotherapy; importance of antibiotic-resistances

5. Essential concepts on the pathologies caused by the main pathogenic bacteria and viruses

6. Notes on infections caused by fungi and parasites

1. Microbiologia e Microbiologia clinica per le professioni sanitarie e odontoiatria.
Autore: Simona De Grazia, Donatella Ferraro, Giovanni Giammanco. Edizione: Casa editrice: Pearson

2. Microbiologia e microbiologia clinica per i corsi di laurea in professioni sanitarie, Cevenini Roberto, Piccin.
3. Quick Review, Microbiologia per le Professioni Sanitarie - D. Lembo, M. Donalisio, S. Landolfo - EdiSES.