Microbiology and General Pathology

A.Y. 2023/2024
4
Max ECTS
40
Overall hours
SSD
MED/04 MED/07
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
The integrated course develops knowledge of the clinical aspects and etiopathological factors of diseases of both general and odontostomatological interest.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student has acquired knowledge of the clinical aspects and etiopathological factors of diseases of both general and odontostomatological interest.
Single course

This course can be attended as a single course.

Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Responsible
Prerequisites for admission
No prior knowledge is required
Assessment methods and Criteria
Written test with multiple choice questions
A minimum number of 18 correct answers is required to pass the test (out of a total of 30 questions)
The test results are communicated to each candidate via email
Experimental medicine and pathophysiology
Course syllabus
· Congenital and hereditary pathologies.
· Damage response: local and systemic.
· Acute inflammation: etiology, mediators, vascular and cellular phenomena, local and systemic manifestations.
· Chronic inflammation: etiology, nonspecific and granulomatous, associated pathologies.
· Blood and hemostasis. Insufficiency of the erythrocyte system.
· Immune response: Fundamental bases of innate and acquired immune response. Humoral and cell-mediated immune response.
· Immunopathology: tissue damage mediated by immune reactions (hypersensitivity). Rejection of transplanted tissues. Autoimmune and immunodeficiency diseases.
· Carcinogenesis: cellular transformation mechanisms and biological basis of cancer.
Teaching methods
Lectures
Teaching Resources
Pontieri GM. Patologia Generale e Fisiopatologia Generale per i Corsi di Laurea in Professioni Sanitarie. (3ed). Padova:Piccin, 2012
Microbiology and clinical microbiology
Course syllabus
General Microbiology

GENERAL BACTERIOLOGY
- Differences between structure and organization in the cells of prokaryotes and eukaryotes
- Structure and functions of the different components of the bacterial cell
- Reproduction modality of bacteria
- Structure and function of the bacterial spore
- Bacterial metabolism and fermentation products used for the identification of bacteria
- Methods for isolation and identification of bacteria from pathological materials
- Interactions between microorganisms and host pathogenicity and virulence
Mechanisms of pathogenic action of bacteria
Nosocomial infections
- Guest response to bacterial infections
Surface level defense
Immune system
- Action mechanism of antibacterial drugs
-Methods for the control of microorganisms (sterilization and disinfection)
- Methods for the isolation and identification of bacteria from pathological materials
GENERAL VIROLOGY
- Classification Criteria
- Structure and function of virus components
- Virus-cell reports and the mechanisms of multiplication of bacterial and animal viruses
- Transmission modality of viral infections
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF MYCETES
Mycetes of Medical Interest
- Yeast-like fungi
- Dermatophytes
- Aspergillus
Teaching methods
Lectures
Teaching Resources
· Principi di Microbiologia Medica - La Placa - Ed. Edises
· Principi di Microbiologia Clinica - Lanciotti Eudes- Ed. Zanichelli
Experimental medicine and pathophysiology
MED/04 - EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 20 hours
Microbiology and clinical microbiology
MED/07 - MICROBIOLOGY AND CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor: Signorini Lucia