MICROBIOLOGY AND CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY
Acquisition of knowledge concerning the structural and physiological characteristics of microorganisms, concepts of pathogenicity and microbial epidemiology, of host-microorganism interactions.
Structure, metabolism and reproduction of the bacterial cell and fungal cell.
Structure, classification and reproduction of viruses.
Physical and chemical agents in the control of microorganisms.
Description and pathogenesis of the main micro-organisms responsible for diseases in humans.
Hospital infections.
Form and structure of the bacterial cell
Bacterial reproduction and production of spores
Microbial growth and culture media
Pathogenesis of bacterial infections
Antimicrobial agents
Main bacteria of medical interest
Structure of fungal cell metabolism and reproduction.
Pathogenic action of fungi.
Antifungal drugs
Notes on Protozoa
Structure and classification of viruses.
Cultivation and titration of viruses.
Pathogenic action of viruses.
Antiviral drugs
Main viruses of medical interest.
Physical and chemical agents in the control of microorganisms.
Hospital infections.
E. Lanciotti: Microbiologia Clinica; CEA.
La Placa: Principi di Microbiologia Medica; Esculapio.
The theoretical knowledge will be acquired through the attendance to the lessons, closely integrated with the study of the texts adopted and the material provided by the teacher.
Oral exam
Student reception:
Every day, by appointment.
Operative Unit of Clinical Microbiology:
1) Center of Excellence on Aging and Translational Medicine (CeSI-MeT)
Phone 0871 541509
2) Pharmacy educational pole (building D, III level)
Phone 0871 355 4812
E-mail gdibonaventura@unich.it