Microbiology and Hygiene
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide knowledge of:
- biology of microorganisms and their classification
- basic notions of epidemiology
- groups of microorganisms of particular dental interest and related infectious diseases
- methods of prevention of infectious diseases
- bases of the disinfection, sterilization and sanitizing process
- antimicrobial drugs with particular attention to antibiotics and the phenomenon of antibiotic resistance in the clinical field
- infectious risk in the dental field and risk management
- national and regional health organization
- biology of microorganisms and their classification
- basic notions of epidemiology
- groups of microorganisms of particular dental interest and related infectious diseases
- methods of prevention of infectious diseases
- bases of the disinfection, sterilization and sanitizing process
- antimicrobial drugs with particular attention to antibiotics and the phenomenon of antibiotic resistance in the clinical field
- infectious risk in the dental field and risk management
- national and regional health organization
Expected learning outcomes
The student will be able to develop knowledge and understanding of the topics covered and will be able to apply the knowledge in the professional activity, in the preventive and clinical field.
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
Hygiene and public health
MED/42 - HYGIENE AND PUBLIC HEALTH - University credits: 7
Lessons: 70 hours
Shifts:
Microbiology and clinical microbiology
MED/07 - MICROBIOLOGY AND CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 60 hours
Professor:
Sisto Francesca
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Sisto FrancescaProfessor(s)
Reception:
by appointment to be agreed via email