Unit MICROBIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Code	50527002
CFU	2
Teacher	Daniela Francisci
Teachers	Daniela Francisci
Hours	24 ore - Daniela Francisci
Learning activities	Caratterizzante
Area	Scienze medico-chirurgiche
Academic discipline	MED/17
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction	Italian
Contents	Principal infectious diseases syndromes Some bacterial, viral and protozoal diseases with particular attention to microbiological diagnosis.
Reference texts	Leonardo Calza "Principi di Malattie Infettive" Società Editrice Esculapio. Pathways, materials and/or assessment methodologies are provided that are consistent with the needs of disabled and/or DSA students
Educational objectives	Knoledges of epidemiological, clinical and laboratory diagnosis of the most important and frequent infectious diseases
Prerequisites	knoledges of microbiology
Teaching methods	Frontal lectures in classroom and in laboratory Pathways, materials and/or assessment methodologies are provided that are consistent with the needs of disabled and/or DSA students
Other information	Educational Center: Edificio C del Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia See web site for lectures program http://www.med.unipg.it/~tecnlab Contact: Prof.ssa Daniela Francisci 0755784374 e-mail daniela.francisci@unipg.it sede Clinica Malattie Infettive - Ospedale S. Maria della Misericordia, Blocco L, piano +1
Learning verification modality	ORAL EXAM LASTING APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES, DIVIDED INTO 2-3 QUESTIONS RELATING TO DIAGNOSTIC ASPECTS OF THE MAIN INFECTIOUS DISEASES ILLUSTRATED DURING THE LESSON. For information on support services for students with disabilities and / or DSA visit the page http://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa
Extended program	Influenza Pneumonia Tuberculosis Legionellosis Sepsis Endocarditis HIV/AIDS Viral Hepatitis COVID-19 Infectious rash Real time PCR cell coltures in vitro

METHODS AND TECHNIQUES OF MICROBIOLOGY 2

Code	50668001
CFU	1
Teacher	Monica Rubeca
Teachers	Monica Rubeca
Hours	12 ore - Monica Rubeca
Learning activities	Caratterizzante
Area	Scienze e tecniche di laboratorio biomedico
Academic discipline	MED/46
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction	Italian
Contents	Methods and techniques for culture and isolation of microorganisms of major clinical interest.
Reference texts	Medical microbiology. Murray Patrick R .; Pfaller Michael A .; Rosenthal Ken S. ELSEVIER. General and human parasitology. De Carneri. Material provided by the teacher
Educational objectives	Provide knowledge on microbiological investigation methods and ability to implement microbiological techniques.
Prerequisites	Knowledge in the microbiological field.
Teaching methods	Each of the course's lessons includes: - a theoretical introduction on the basis of a particular method; - a practical demonstration of the same method.
Other information	Practical exercises at the laboratory of SC Microbiology.
Learning verification modality	Oral examination.
Extended program	Main techniques for the execution of: 1- Susceptibility testing: - Dilution method: definition of Minimum Inhibitory Concentration and Minimum Bactericidal Concentration. - Method for diffusion (Kirby-Bauer). - E-test. - Fast phenotypic susceptibility testing 2- Urine culture. 3- Liquor examination. 4- Blood cultures. 5- Micro-macroscopic stool examination. 6- Collection of biological samples. 7- Concentration, conservation and fixation techniques. 8- Elective colors. 9- Identification of the main intestinal parasites (protozoa and worms). 10- Collection and identification of blood protozoa. 11- Molecular and serumimmunological techniques. 12- Automatic methods.

CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY 1

Code	50667802
CFU	2
Teacher	Barbara Camilloni
Teachers	Barbara Camilloni
Hours	24 ore - Barbara Camilloni
Learning activities	Base
Area	Scienze biomediche
Academic discipline	MED/07
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction	Italian
Reference texts	Medical Microbiology . Murray, Rosenthal, Pfaller. 8th edition. EDRA Slides used for lessons.
Educational objectives	To provide the students of Biomedical Laboratory Techniques Course the knowledge of Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology able to guarantee the skills and competences required to achieve the essential levels of professional service. The knowledge of the more relevant bacterial, viral, fungal, and protozoarian infections, and the laboratory practice and skill needed to isolate and identify the etiological agents of infections
Teaching methods	Face-to-face lessons
Learning verification modality	Oral examination
Extended program	General principles of diagnosis of fungal and viral diseases. Diagnosis of : - bloodstream infections - urinary tract infections - upper and lower respiratory tract infections - central nervous system infections - gastro-intestinal infections - sexually transmissible infections - nosocomial infections

CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY 2

Code	50668201
CFU	1
Teacher	Antonella Mencacci
Teachers	Antonella Mencacci
Hours	12 ore - Antonella Mencacci
Learning activities	Caratterizzante
Area	Scienze e tecniche di laboratorio biomedico
Academic discipline	MED/07
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction	Italian
Contents	Laboratory diagnosis of sepsis and antibiogram
Reference texts	P.R. Murray, K.S. Rosenthal, M. A. Pfaller. MICROBIOLOGIA MEDICA - settima edizione. Edra Masson.
Educational objectives	Knowledge of laboratory approach to sepsis. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
Prerequisites	scienze microbiologiche I
Teaching methods	face-to-face lessons and laboratory practice
Other information	antonella.mencacci@unipg.it
Learning verification modality	Oral examination Evaluation of internship activities: a question on microbiological technique or diagnostic process. Final grade: average of the grades of the individual teachings.
Extended program	Microbiological diagnosis of sepsis by conventional and molecular methods. Mass spectrometry MALDI-TOF. Antibiotic susceptibility testing and phoenotipic tests for antibiotic resistance mechanisms. CLSI and EUCAS guidelines.
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile	.

MEDICAL PARASSITOLOGY

Code	50667902
CFU	2
Teacher	Claudia Monari
Teachers	Claudia Monari
Hours	18 ore - Claudia Monari
Learning activities	Caratterizzante
Area	Scienze e tecniche di laboratorio biomedico
Academic discipline	MED/07
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction	Italian
Contents	Study of the main protozoa: epidemiology, mode of transmission, pathological processes generated by them and prevention and control of subsequent diseases.
Reference texts	Parassitologia generale ed umana (De Carneri).
Educational objectives	SUPPLY TO THE STUDENT THE COMPETENCES THAT ALLOW THE LEARNING OF THE BASIS OF THE GENERAL AND APPLIED PARASITOLOGY, AND TO KNOW AND USE THE MAIN LABORATORY TECHNIQUES FOR THE STUDY AND DIAGNOSIS OF PARASITARIAN DISEASES.
Teaching methods	Lectures
Learning verification modality	Oral exam lasting approximately 20 minutes divided into two questions relating to the topics described in the program. A third question on minimum essential knowledge may be asked in case of an unsatisfactory answer to the two main questions. Final grade: arithmetic average of the grades relating to the individual courses. For information on support services for students with disabilities and/or DSA visit the page http://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa
Extended program	Protozoology, classification, taxonomy, structure, reproduction, parasitism, pathogenesis, diagnostic aspects. Intestinal protozoa, Malaria, Toxoplasma, Blood protozoa, Tissue protozoa. Helminths, Flukes, Cestodes, Nematodes, Biological cycles, Pathogenesis, Epidemiology, Clinical, diagnostic aspects, Prevention, Treatment and Control of the main parasitoses.