Unit Microbiology and Hygiene

Course
School of dental medicine
Study-unit Code
50511014
Curriculum
In all curricula
Teacher
Silvia Bozza
CFU
10
Course Regulation
Coorte 2023
Offered
2023/24
Type of study-unit
Obbligatorio (Required)
Type of learning activities
Attività formativa integrata

GENERAL AND APPLIED SANITATION

Code 50521008
CFU 4
Teacher Chiara De Waure
Teachers
  • Chiara De Waure
Hours
  • 24 ore - Chiara De Waure
Learning activities Caratterizzante
Area Formazione interdisciplinare
Academic discipline MED/42
Type of study-unit Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction Italian
Contents Definition of health and public health, definition and classification of
health determinants and preventive interventions. The role of
epidemiology in health services research. Epidemiology and prevention of
communicable and non communicable diseases. Health systems.
Reference texts Ricciardi W, Boccia S [Editors]. Igiene - Medicina preventiva - Sanita' pubblica. Idelson Gnocchi 2021
Signorelli C. [Editor]. Igiene e Sanità pubblica - Secrets - Domande e risposte. Società Editrice Universo 2021
Educational objectives The aim of the course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills
to analyse population health and needs and to properly use preventive
interventions.
Prerequisites Knowledge of secondary school mathematics and biology
Teaching methods Lectures
Other information
Learning verification modality Oral test
Extended program Definition of health and public health, definition and classification of
health determinants. Natural history of disease. Prevention: definition,
aims, levels (primary, secondary and tertiary) and methods. The role of
the epidemiology in the health planning: epidemiological measures and
approaches to the study of health. Epidemiology and prevention of
communicable diseases: direct (disinfection, sterilization, notification,
contingency measures, diagnostic assessment, vaccines) and indirect
methods. Characteristics and prevention of foodborne and indoor diseases. Epidemiology and prevention of non-communicable diseases:
health education and promotion and screening. Health systems models.

MICROBIOLOGY AND CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY

Code 50531006
CFU 6
Teacher Silvia Bozza
Teachers
  • Silvia Bozza
Hours
  • 36 ore - Silvia Bozza
Learning activities Caratterizzante
Area Diagnostica di laboratorio
Academic discipline MED/07
Type of study-unit Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction Italian
Contents Study of the relationships between pathogenic organisms and host, in human infections and knowledge of possible therapeutic and prophylactic approaches.
Reference texts P.R. Murray, K.S. Rosenthal, M. A. Pfaller. MICROBIOLOGIA MEDICA - nona edizione. Edra Masson
La Placa M . "Principi di Microbiologia Medica", Esculapio.
Richard J. Lamont “Microbiologia ed immunologia del cavo orale” EMSI Edizione italiana Berlutti F.
L. Polonelli. “Microbiologia odontoiatrica”. Uninova. Traduzione da P. Marsh.
Lessons' slides
Educational objectives Knowledge about the composition, structure and biological cycle of bacteria, viruses and fungi and the mechanisms of host-parasite interactions. Knowledge the role played by microorganisms in infections of odontostomatological interest.
Prerequisites Knowledge of cellular and molecular biology. Structure and function of cellular components, structure and synthesis of proteins and nucleic acids. Innate and acquired immune response.
Teaching methods Front lectures, using as teaching tools projectors.
Other information Compulsory attendance
Learning verification modality The oral examination will last at least 20 minutes, divided into 2 questions relating to the topics covered in class.
A third question on the minimum indispensable knowledge can be made in the case of an unsatisfactory answer to the 2 questions.
The oral test consists of an interview aimed at ascertaining the level of knowledge, the complete understanding and the ability to link on the subjects listed in the program. The oral test will also the communication skills of the student, the use of appropriate language and the ability to synthesize.
The oral examination will last at least 20 minutes, divided into 2 questions relating to the topics covered in class.
A third question on the minimum indispensable knowledge can be made in the case of an unsatisfactory answer to the 2 questions.
Verification of clinical skills: interpretation of a bacteriological/serological/virological report.
FINAL GRADE: average of the grades of the individual teachings.
Extended program Bacterial growth and nutrition. Microbial biofilm.
The oral environment: general characteristics. Parameters of the host that influence oral microbial colonization. The oral microbiota. Oral fluids: saliva and crevicular fluid.
Oral microbiota. Colonization and Quorum sensing.
Bacterial genetics: DNA replication, mutations, conjugation, transduction, transformation, plasmids. Genetic diversity of oral bacteria.
Virulence factors. Different virulence of bacteria in the oral cavity.
Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Gram negative bacteria, Bacillus, Clostridium, Nesserie, Mycobacterium, Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas, Anaerobic organisms, Mycoplasmas, Rickettsia, Chlamydia.
Dental caries. Immunology of dental caries. Anti-caries vaccine.
Periodontal diseases: virulence factors of bacteria.
Oral virology. Viruses and diseases in the oral cavity. Immune response.
Influenza virus, Herpes virus, hepatitis virus, Adenovirus, Papovavirus, Parvovirus, Picornavirus, Paramixovirus, Togavirus, Filovirus.
Fungi and oral fungal infections. Host defences.
Candida, Cryptococcus, Aspergillus.
Systemic diseases and oral microbiota.
Sterilization and disinfection. Immunitation against infection disease.
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