Training Course 02 A: Diagnostic and Prophylactic Approach to Infectious Diseases of Pets
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The course aims to resume with students the key information related to the main infectious (viral and bacterial) diseases of cats and dogs (and other unconventional pets) and to elaborate them for a correct diagnosis and prevention
Expected learning outcomes
The students must demonstrate to know the features of the main infectious diseases affecting pets, and to be able to manage different clinical cases to make a correct diagnosis using the most suitable laboratory techniques and a correct prophylaxis with the most suitable preventive approach (sanitation and vaccination)
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
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
Lesson period
Second semester
Prerequisites for admission
To take the exam there are no compulsory exams.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Learning will be assessed during all the practical activities of the course. Clinical rotation and modules of elective activity contribute in a different way to the definition of the final mark.
In clinical rotation, assessment of skills will be carried out in itinere by each teacher during clinical and diagnostic practical activities. Each specific practical competence carried out by the student will be attested through the electronic logbook by the teacher in whose presence this will be carried out. The regular frequency of activities and the acquisition of skills that the student will have to learn and possess at the end of the activity will result in an "approved" assessment.
At the end of the course, for the elective modules of the course, the verification of learning is performed by written examination, different depending on the subject:
Immunoprophylaxis: discussion of a clinical case of vaccines and vaccinations of dogs and cats
Virological and bacteriological diagnostics: n. 15 multiple-choice questions and n. 3 open questions about explained theoretical topics and practical activities
In clinical rotation, assessment of skills will be carried out in itinere by each teacher during clinical and diagnostic practical activities. Each specific practical competence carried out by the student will be attested through the electronic logbook by the teacher in whose presence this will be carried out. The regular frequency of activities and the acquisition of skills that the student will have to learn and possess at the end of the activity will result in an "approved" assessment.
At the end of the course, for the elective modules of the course, the verification of learning is performed by written examination, different depending on the subject:
Immunoprophylaxis: discussion of a clinical case of vaccines and vaccinations of dogs and cats
Virological and bacteriological diagnostics: n. 15 multiple-choice questions and n. 3 open questions about explained theoretical topics and practical activities
Clinical rotation
Course syllabus
In the document of the Day one competences "(DOCs), drawn up by the European Coordinating Committee on Veterinary Training, there is a list of knowledge and skills that the new graduate must possess. The electronic logbook lists the practical skills that the student must acquire to satisfy what is reported in the DOCs document. The hospital rotation is aimed at making the student acquire the skills and competences shown in the electronic logbook which from time to time it will be appropriate to apply on patients and case studies assigned.
Teaching methods
Practical work on referred for visit and hospitalized patients and on biological material provided for diagnostic purposes at the Teaching Veterinary Hospital. The work will be carried out by the students individually or in groups under the direct guidance of the teachers. All students will carry out activities in the Companion Animal Veterinary Teaching Hospital, in the Ruminant and Swine Clinic, in Equine Clinic and in the facilities of the diagnostic services.
Teaching Resources
No specific reference material is foreseen. In relation to the activities carried out from time to time, students may be asked to research and discuss scientific literature on specific cases observed.
Immunoprophylaxis
Course syllabus
The course aims to resume with students the key information related to the immune response to the main infectious diseases of cats and to elaborate them for a correct prevention and give the basic information about vaccines and vaccinations for cats and dogs for a correct vaccine approach
Teaching methods
Frontal lectures, seminars and laboratory practices on various biological samples (whole blood/serum/plasma, feces, urine) brought by students or provided to them by the teacher
Teaching Resources
- Teacher' slides available in Ariel platform
- Poli G., Dall'Ara P., Martino P.A., Rosati (2017): Microbiologia e immunologia veterinaria. 3a edizione, EDRA
- Greene C.E. (2022): Infectious diseases of the dog and cat. 5th ed., Elsevier
- Dall'Ara P. (2020): Vaccini e vaccinazioni del cane e del gatto, EDRA
- Poli G., Dall'Ara P., Martino P.A., Rosati (2017): Microbiologia e immunologia veterinaria. 3a edizione, EDRA
- Greene C.E. (2022): Infectious diseases of the dog and cat. 5th ed., Elsevier
- Dall'Ara P. (2020): Vaccini e vaccinazioni del cane e del gatto, EDRA
Bacterial diagnostics
Course syllabus
The course aims to resume with students the key information related to the diagnostic procedures of the main bacterial diseases of dogs and cats (and other non conventional pets) and to elaborate them for a correct diagnosis.
Teaching methods
Frontal lectures, seminars and laboratory practices on various biological samples (whole blood/serum/plasma, feces, urine) brought by students or provided to them by the teacher
Teaching Resources
-Teacher' slides available in Ariel platform
- Poli G., Dall'Ara P., Martino P.A., Rosati (2017): Microbiologia e immunologia veterinaria. 3a edizione, EDRA
- Markey B., Leonard F., Archambault M. Ann Cullinane, & Maguire D. (2014): Clinical Veterinary Microbiology, 2nd ed., Mosby Elsevier
- Greene C.E. (2022): Infectious diseases of the dog and cat. 5th ed., Elsevier
- Poli G., Dall'Ara P., Martino P.A., Rosati (2017): Microbiologia e immunologia veterinaria. 3a edizione, EDRA
- Markey B., Leonard F., Archambault M. Ann Cullinane, & Maguire D. (2014): Clinical Veterinary Microbiology, 2nd ed., Mosby Elsevier
- Greene C.E. (2022): Infectious diseases of the dog and cat. 5th ed., Elsevier
Virus diagnostics
Course syllabus
The course aims to resume with students the key information related to the diagnostic procedures of the main viral infectious diseases of dogs and cats (and other non conventional pets) and to elaborate them for a correct diagnosis
Teaching methods
Frontal lectures, seminars and laboratory practices on various biological samples (whole blood/serum/plasma, feces, urine) brought by students or provided to them by the teacher
Teaching Resources
- Teacher's slides available in Ariel platform
- Poli G., Dall'Ara P., Martino P.A., Rosati (2017): Microbiologia e immunologia veterinaria. 3a edizione, EDRA
- Markey B., Leonard F., Archambault M. Ann Cullinane, & Maguire D. (2014): Clinical Veterinary Microbiology, 2nd ed., Mosby Elsevier
- Greene C.E. (2022): Infectious diseases of the dog and cat. 5th ed., Elsevier
- Poli G., Dall'Ara P., Martino P.A., Rosati (2017): Microbiologia e immunologia veterinaria. 3a edizione, EDRA
- Markey B., Leonard F., Archambault M. Ann Cullinane, & Maguire D. (2014): Clinical Veterinary Microbiology, 2nd ed., Mosby Elsevier
- Greene C.E. (2022): Infectious diseases of the dog and cat. 5th ed., Elsevier
Bacterial diagnostics
VET/05 - INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS - University credits: 1
Practicals: 16 hours
Professor:
Lauzi Stefania
Clinical rotation
VET/03 - VETERINARY PATHOLOGY
VET/05 - INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS
VET/06 - PARASITOLOGY AND ANIMAL PARASITIC DISEASES
VET/08 - VETERINARY CLINICAL MEDICINE
VET/09 - VETERINARY CLINICAL SURGERY
VET/10 - VETERINARY CLINICAL OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
VET/05 - INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS
VET/06 - PARASITOLOGY AND ANIMAL PARASITIC DISEASES
VET/08 - VETERINARY CLINICAL MEDICINE
VET/09 - VETERINARY CLINICAL SURGERY
VET/10 - VETERINARY CLINICAL OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
Practicals: 64 hours
Professors:
Acocella Fabio, Di Giancamillo Mauro, Faverzani Stefano, Ferrucci Francesco, Giordano Alessia, Grieco Valeria, Lauzi Stefania, Pecile Alessandro, Pravettoni Davide, Ravasio Giuliano, Scarpa Paola, Stefanello Damiano, Veronesi Maria Cristina, Zani Davide Danilo
Immunoprophylaxis
VET/05 - INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS - University credits: 2
Practicals: 32 hours
Professor:
Dall'Ara Paola Emanuela Maria
Virus diagnostics
VET/05 - INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS - University credits: 1
Practicals: 16 hours
Professor:
Lauzi Stefania
Educational website(s)
Professor(s)
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contact me by mail or phone
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to be arranged by phone or e-mail
Lodi Campus. Office n. T024
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Monday to friday, on request (via e-mail)
Teacher's office
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every day (with previous appointment by e-mail)
Lodi, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences (DIVAS)
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Wednesday, 11.00-13.00 a.m., by appointment
Clinica dei Ruminanti e del Suino - Via dell'Università, 6 26900 LODI
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10 a.m. - 11,30 am. Every Wednesday
Ufficio-Settore didattico Palazzina Studi, I piano, Lodi (Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria)