Diagnostic Techniques in Microbiology, Virology, Micology and Parasitology

The aim of the course is to provide:
1. the theoretical-practical knowledge of the most common laboratory diagnostic techniques applied in bacteriology, virology, mycology and parasitology in order to be able to carry out a correct diagnostic process in various pathological materials.
2. An overview of the organization and safety criteria of the clinical microbiology laboratory

Student will be able to apply the most relevant analytical procedures in clinical microbiology. He will also learn the most important diagnostic algorithm in the field of clinical microbiology.
At the end of the course the student will be able to perform the most basic microbiological tests for a correct diagnosis. She/he will apply techniques including the basic gram-stain till the most relevant and difficult diagnostic assays.