Infectious Diseases - Clinical Skills
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
Learn the anamnestic elements of principal interest in infectious disease
- Perform an objective examination capable of capturing elements indicative of infectious pathology
- On the basis of anamnestic and objective data, know how to set up an appropriate and efficient diagnostic flow-chart
Know the main specialized diagnostic means of infectious diseases (microbiological, serological, instrumental investigations) and the main diagnostic pictures
- Perform an objective examination capable of capturing elements indicative of infectious pathology
- On the basis of anamnestic and objective data, know how to set up an appropriate and efficient diagnostic flow-chart
Know the main specialized diagnostic means of infectious diseases (microbiological, serological, instrumental investigations) and the main diagnostic pictures
Expected learning outcomes
To be able to discuss clinical cases and to participate in the management of out and in-patients
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
Linea: Galeazzi
Course syllabus
Professional activities include the following UDE (Elementary Teaching Unit):
General infectious disease history: travel, risky behaviour, food intake and/or exposure to vectors; specific infectious disease history for risk of multi-resistant bacterial infections: previous infectious events, use of antibiotics, previous hospitalisations
Physical examination with particular attention to signs indicative of infectious disease: sepsis, meningitis, pneumonia, hepatitis, exanthematous diseases
Monitoring of key parameters for the severe progression of major infectious diseases: blood pressure, respiratory rate, level of consciousness, oxygen saturation; application of scores used for the recognition of sepsis/septic shock
Interpretation of basic blood chemistry tests in patients with suspected infectious disease: complete blood count, inflammatory indices; interpretation of blood chemistry tests indicative of organ dysfunction in patients with suspected infectious disease: renal and hepatic function, coagulation, lactate
Collection of microbiological samples of primary interest in infectious diseases; correct request for serological tests for the main infectious diseases
Correct evaluation of a phenotypic and genotypic antibiogram and serological data for the main infectious diseases
Application of the correct preventive measures for the spread of the main infectious diseases: patient isolation, use of protective equipment
General infectious disease history: travel, risky behaviour, food intake and/or exposure to vectors; specific infectious disease history for risk of multi-resistant bacterial infections: previous infectious events, use of antibiotics, previous hospitalisations
Physical examination with particular attention to signs indicative of infectious disease: sepsis, meningitis, pneumonia, hepatitis, exanthematous diseases
Monitoring of key parameters for the severe progression of major infectious diseases: blood pressure, respiratory rate, level of consciousness, oxygen saturation; application of scores used for the recognition of sepsis/septic shock
Interpretation of basic blood chemistry tests in patients with suspected infectious disease: complete blood count, inflammatory indices; interpretation of blood chemistry tests indicative of organ dysfunction in patients with suspected infectious disease: renal and hepatic function, coagulation, lactate
Collection of microbiological samples of primary interest in infectious diseases; correct request for serological tests for the main infectious diseases
Correct evaluation of a phenotypic and genotypic antibiogram and serological data for the main infectious diseases
Application of the correct preventive measures for the spread of the main infectious diseases: patient isolation, use of protective equipment
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge of general medical history taking and general physical examination is required.
Teaching methods
Attendance in the outpatient departments, day hospitals, and operating rooms of the CdL Training Network. Discussion of clinical cases.
Teaching Resources
Manuale di Malattie Infettive- Mauro Moroni
Assessment methods and Criteria
The learning of each UDE (Elementary Teaching Unit) will be verified by the tutors through the signing of the "Clinical skills" booklet.
The acquisition of the UDE is a mandatory prerequisite for taking the exam and does not give rise to a grade out of 30, but has a qualifying function.
The acquisition of the UDE is a mandatory prerequisite for taking the exam and does not give rise to a grade out of 30, but has a qualifying function.
MED/17 - INFECTIOUS DISEASES - University credits: 1
Professional training: 25 hours
Professors:
Antinori Spinello, Gori Andrea
Shifts:
Gruppo 1
Professor:
Antinori SpinelloGruppo 2
Professor:
Gori AndreaLinea: Policlinico
Course syllabus
Professional activities include the following UDE (Elementary Teaching Unit):
General infectious disease history: travel, risky behaviour, food intake and/or exposure to vectors; specific infectious disease history for risk of multi-resistant bacterial infections: previous infectious events, use of antibiotics, previous hospitalisations
Physical examination with particular attention to signs indicative of infectious disease: sepsis, meningitis, pneumonia, hepatitis, exanthematous diseases
Monitoring of key parameters for the severe progression of major infectious diseases: blood pressure, respiratory rate, level of consciousness, oxygen saturation; application of scores used for the recognition of sepsis/septic shock
Interpretation of basic blood chemistry tests in patients with suspected infectious disease: complete blood count, inflammatory indices; interpretation of blood chemistry tests indicative of organ dysfunction in patients with suspected infectious disease: renal and hepatic function, coagulation, lactate
Collection of microbiological samples of primary interest in infectious diseases; correct request for serological tests for the main infectious diseases
Correct evaluation of a phenotypic and genotypic antibiogram and serological data for the main infectious diseases
Application of the correct preventive measures for the spread of the main infectious diseases: patient isolation, use of protective equipment
General infectious disease history: travel, risky behaviour, food intake and/or exposure to vectors; specific infectious disease history for risk of multi-resistant bacterial infections: previous infectious events, use of antibiotics, previous hospitalisations
Physical examination with particular attention to signs indicative of infectious disease: sepsis, meningitis, pneumonia, hepatitis, exanthematous diseases
Monitoring of key parameters for the severe progression of major infectious diseases: blood pressure, respiratory rate, level of consciousness, oxygen saturation; application of scores used for the recognition of sepsis/septic shock
Interpretation of basic blood chemistry tests in patients with suspected infectious disease: complete blood count, inflammatory indices; interpretation of blood chemistry tests indicative of organ dysfunction in patients with suspected infectious disease: renal and hepatic function, coagulation, lactate
Collection of microbiological samples of primary interest in infectious diseases; correct request for serological tests for the main infectious diseases
Correct evaluation of a phenotypic and genotypic antibiogram and serological data for the main infectious diseases
Application of the correct preventive measures for the spread of the main infectious diseases: patient isolation, use of protective equipment
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge of general medical history taking and general physical examination is required.
Teaching methods
Attendance in the outpatient departments, day hospitals, and operating rooms of the CdL Training Network. Discussion of clinical cases.
Teaching Resources
Manuale di Malattie Infettive- Mauro Moroni
Assessment methods and Criteria
The learning of each UDE (Elementary Teaching Unit) will be verified by the tutors through the signing of the "Clinical skills" booklet.
The acquisition of the UDE is a mandatory prerequisite for taking the exam and does not give rise to a grade out of 30, but has a qualifying function.
The acquisition of the UDE is a mandatory prerequisite for taking the exam and does not give rise to a grade out of 30, but has a qualifying function.
MED/17 - INFECTIOUS DISEASES - University credits: 1
Professional training: 25 hours
Professors:
Bandera Alessandra, Lombardi Andrea
Shifts:
Gruppo 1
Professor:
Bandera AlessandraGruppo 10
Professor:
Lombardi AndreaGruppo 11
Professor:
Lombardi AndreaGruppo 12
Professor:
Lombardi AndreaGruppo 13
Professor:
Lombardi AndreaGruppo 14
Professor:
Lombardi AndreaGruppo 2
Professor:
Bandera AlessandraGruppo 3
Professor:
Bandera AlessandraGruppo 4
Professor:
Bandera AlessandraGruppo 5
Professor:
Bandera AlessandraGruppo 6
Professor:
Bandera AlessandraGruppo 7
Professor:
Bandera AlessandraGruppo 8
Professor:
Lombardi AndreaGruppo 9
Professor:
Lombardi AndreaLinea: San Giuseppe
Course syllabus
Professional activities include the following UDE (Elementary Teaching Unit):
General infectious disease history: travel, risky behaviour, food intake and/or exposure to vectors; specific infectious disease history for risk of multi-resistant bacterial infections: previous infectious events, use of antibiotics, previous hospitalisations
Physical examination with particular attention to signs indicative of infectious disease: sepsis, meningitis, pneumonia, hepatitis, exanthematous diseases
Monitoring of key parameters for the severe progression of major infectious diseases: blood pressure, respiratory rate, level of consciousness, oxygen saturation; application of scores used for the recognition of sepsis/septic shock
Interpretation of basic blood chemistry tests in patients with suspected infectious disease: complete blood count, inflammatory indices; interpretation of blood chemistry tests indicative of organ dysfunction in patients with suspected infectious disease: renal and hepatic function, coagulation, lactate
Collection of microbiological samples of primary interest in infectious diseases; correct request for serological tests for the main infectious diseases
Correct evaluation of a phenotypic and genotypic antibiogram and serological data for the main infectious diseases
Application of the correct preventive measures for the spread of the main infectious diseases: patient isolation, use of protective equipment
General infectious disease history: travel, risky behaviour, food intake and/or exposure to vectors; specific infectious disease history for risk of multi-resistant bacterial infections: previous infectious events, use of antibiotics, previous hospitalisations
Physical examination with particular attention to signs indicative of infectious disease: sepsis, meningitis, pneumonia, hepatitis, exanthematous diseases
Monitoring of key parameters for the severe progression of major infectious diseases: blood pressure, respiratory rate, level of consciousness, oxygen saturation; application of scores used for the recognition of sepsis/septic shock
Interpretation of basic blood chemistry tests in patients with suspected infectious disease: complete blood count, inflammatory indices; interpretation of blood chemistry tests indicative of organ dysfunction in patients with suspected infectious disease: renal and hepatic function, coagulation, lactate
Collection of microbiological samples of primary interest in infectious diseases; correct request for serological tests for the main infectious diseases
Correct evaluation of a phenotypic and genotypic antibiogram and serological data for the main infectious diseases
Application of the correct preventive measures for the spread of the main infectious diseases: patient isolation, use of protective equipment
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge of general medical history taking and general physical examination is required.
Teaching methods
Attendance in the outpatient departments, day hospitals, and operating rooms of the CdL Training Network. Discussion of clinical cases.
Teaching Resources
Manuale di Malattie Infettive- Mauro Moroni
Assessment methods and Criteria
The learning of each UDE (Elementary Teaching Unit) will be verified by the tutors through the signing of the "Clinical skills" booklet.
The acquisition of the UDE is a mandatory prerequisite for taking the exam and does not give rise to a grade out of 30, but has a qualifying function.
The acquisition of the UDE is a mandatory prerequisite for taking the exam and does not give rise to a grade out of 30, but has a qualifying function.
MED/17 - INFECTIOUS DISEASES - University credits: 1
Professional training: 25 hours
Professor:
Riva Agostino
Professor(s)