Infectious Diseases (clinical skills)

° Infectious disease history: Acquisition of the ability to investigate recent travel, exposure to vectors, risky behaviors, vaccination history, and previous antibiotic use.
· General physical examination: Assessment and interpretation of vital signs: blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, arterial oxygen saturation; auscultation of the chest and heart; clinical examination of abdomen and hypochondriac organs.
· Targeted physical examination: Recognition of signs of sepsis, meningitis, pneumonia, hepatitis, and rashes.
· Hospitalized patient management: Participation in medical examinations on the ward.
Interpretation of tests: Laboratory analyses (complete blood count, inflammatory markers). Knowledge of the main specialized diagnostic tools for infectious diseases (microbiological, serological, and instrumental tests, as well as the main diagnostic pictures).
Participation in procedures: Assistance or observation of procedures such as lumbar puncture, thoracentesis, and paracentesis.

Upon completion of the training process, the student must be able to:
· Accurately acquire anamnestic information, particularly regarding infectious diseases.
· Accurately record vital signs and interpret any changes found.
· Know the main laboratory test abnormalities associated with infectious diseases.
· Indicate when to perform the main culture tests for the diagnosis of infectious diseases.