Infectious Diseases Clinical (qualifying activity)
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The present course aims to educate students in terms of epidemiology, clinical manifestations and diagnostic approaches of a wide range of infectious diseases as well as preventive measures of diseases spread.
Expected learning outcomes
Students:
i) know how a patient's social history (travel, HIV risk factors, exposures) can have a significant impact on the differential diagnosis and management of infections;
ii) apply the principles of laboratory diagnostics and instrumental services;
iii) apply the basic principles of infection control, isolation procedures and management of health-care associated infections.
i) know how a patient's social history (travel, HIV risk factors, exposures) can have a significant impact on the differential diagnosis and management of infections;
ii) apply the principles of laboratory diagnostics and instrumental services;
iii) apply the basic principles of infection control, isolation procedures and management of health-care associated infections.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Giudizio di approvazione
Assessment result: superato/non superato
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Course syllabus
Qualifying activities include the following ETU
i) Sexually transmitted infections: principles of diagnosis of HIV, HBV, HCV, Treponema pallidum, C. trachomatis and N. gonohorreae
ii) Pneumonia (bacterial Covid-19, pulmonary tuberculosis): differential diagnosis of typical and atypical pneumonia (radiologic criteria); microbiologic diagnosis of pneumonia
iii) Diagnostic work up of fever of unknown origin (first-, second- and third-level diagnostic tests)
iv) Antimicrobial stewardship and infection control: patient isolation, antibiotic appropriateness
Professional activities pursue and are an integral part of the objectives and results of the learning expected from teaching, as they confer the skills and abilities useful for applying knowledge in clinical practice.
i) Sexually transmitted infections: principles of diagnosis of HIV, HBV, HCV, Treponema pallidum, C. trachomatis and N. gonohorreae
ii) Pneumonia (bacterial Covid-19, pulmonary tuberculosis): differential diagnosis of typical and atypical pneumonia (radiologic criteria); microbiologic diagnosis of pneumonia
iii) Diagnostic work up of fever of unknown origin (first-, second- and third-level diagnostic tests)
iv) Antimicrobial stewardship and infection control: patient isolation, antibiotic appropriateness
Professional activities pursue and are an integral part of the objectives and results of the learning expected from teaching, as they confer the skills and abilities useful for applying knowledge in clinical practice.
Prerequisites for admission
Students are required to pass the Pathology and General Physiopathology exams prior to sitting the Clinical Infectious Diseases examination. Students are also required to have preliminary knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Immunology and Microbiology
Teaching methods
Course syllabus and attending modality will be presented during an initial meeting for both students and teacher.
ETU learning should be considered as a kind of committment between the student and the tutor: the student will be engaged in acquiring the knowhow defined by ETU, the tutor will ensure the quality and complete training on ETU.
ETU attending time will be established by the tutor taking into account the student's career and specific needs
Attendance in hospital wards, surgeries, day hospital, operating room, first aid activities, discussion of clinical cases.
ETU learning should be considered as a kind of committment between the student and the tutor: the student will be engaged in acquiring the knowhow defined by ETU, the tutor will ensure the quality and complete training on ETU.
ETU attending time will be established by the tutor taking into account the student's career and specific needs
Attendance in hospital wards, surgeries, day hospital, operating room, first aid activities, discussion of clinical cases.
Teaching Resources
D'Arminio Monforte-Marchetti- Manuale di Malattie Infettive e Tropicali e casi clinici Correlati. Ed Piccin.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The learning of each ETU will be verified by the tutors.
The acquisition of the ETU is a mandatory prerequisite before undergoing the final examination and does not provide a mark in thirtieths, but has a qualifying function.
The acquisition of the ETU is a mandatory prerequisite before undergoing the final examination and does not provide a mark in thirtieths, but has a qualifying function.
MED/17 - INFECTIOUS DISEASES - University credits: 1
Professional training: 25 hours
Professors:
Bai Francesca, Marchetti Giulia Carla, Tincati Camilla
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Gruppo 1
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Marchetti Giulia CarlaGruppo 10
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Bai FrancescaGruppo 2
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Marchetti Giulia CarlaGruppo 3
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Tincati CamillaGruppo 4
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Tincati CamillaGruppo 5
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Tincati CamillaGruppo 6
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Tincati CamillaGruppo 7
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Bai FrancescaGruppo 8
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Bai FrancescaGruppo 9
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Bai FrancescaProfessor(s)