Microbiology

The course aims to provide students with:
i) the cellular and molecular bases of microbial pathogenicity and microorganism-host interactions;
ii) the main mechanisms of defense and prevention of infections, including the targets of antimicrobial drugs and the preparation of vaccines;
iii) the knowledge of the main laboratory investigations for the etiological diagnosis of infections.

Students:
a) know the fundamental molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in the interaction between microorganisms and host;
b) understand the importance of the defense mechanisms and the prevention measures of infectious diseases;
c) analyze and interpret the results of diagnostic investigations in order to identify the most suitable antimicrobial therapeutic approach.