Unit INFECTIOUS DISEASES PREVENTIVE MEDICINE

LARGE ANIMAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Code	GP005418
CFU	4
Teacher	Fabrizio Passamonti
Teachers	Fabrizio Passamonti
Hours	52 ore - Fabrizio Passamonti
Learning activities	Caratterizzante
Area	Discipline delle malattie infettive ed infestive
Sector	VET/05
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction	Italian
Contents	The course focuses on with the major infectious diseases of domestic and wild animals with particular reference to etiological, epidemiological, diagnostic and prophylactic features.
Reference texts	Malattie infettive degli animali Point Veterinaire Italie (2023) O.M. Radostits, J.H. Arundel, Clive C. Gay: Veterinary Medicine: a textbook of the diseases of cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and horses, Ed. Saunders, 2007, 10 edizione. Sellon-Long: Equine Infectious diseases, Ed. Saunders, 2014. Zimmerman J.J., Karrieker L., Ramirez A., Schwartz K.J., Stevenson G.W.: Diseases of swine. Wiley -Blackwell, 2012. Coetzer J.A.W., Tustin R.C. : Infectious Diseases of livestock., Oxford University 2004. Benazzi P., Animal Health Law il nuovo "Regolamento di Polizia Veterinaria" 2023. Manuale OIE (Manual of Diagnostic Tests and Vaccines for Terrestrial Animals 2012) http://www.oie.int/international-standard-setting/terrestrial-manual/access-online/) In addition to texts recommended other educational material available is used by the teacher during lessons.
Educational objectives	The main main objective of the course is to provide the student with the basics for dealing with the study of infectious diseases, the knowledge of the diagnostic methods to be used to reach a diagnosis and which prophylactic measures to adopt to limit their spread. Specifically, the studende must: D1- KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING ABILITY - To improve the basic knowledge concerning the relations between guests, pathogens and the environment - Know the etiology-pathogenetic and epidemiological aspects of diseases affecting farm animals - Know the main zoonotic agents, underlining their socio-economic significance - Know how diseases spread in animal and human populations by emphasizing the importance of emerging infectious diseases and factors that determine them - Know the main clinical signs and the lesions that characterize the infectious diseases faced - Know the main diagnostic methods applied and their limits - Know the direct and indirect prophylaxis plans to be applied to individual infectious diseases - Know the vaccines and the main vaccination protocols in the different animal species treated - Know any therapeutic protocols - Know the basics of the application of biosecurity measures and the hygienic-health management of farms. - Know the national and international legislation concerning prevention and control. D2- ABILITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING At the end of the course the student will: - Know how to recognize the main clinical signs that characterize infectious diseases on the basis of which to formulate a suspicious diagnosis taking into account the possible differential diagnoses - Know how to identify and apply the most appropriate diagnostic protocol taking into consideration the clinical picture and the epidemiological situation - Know how to interpret the laboratory results related to the infectious diseases addressed - Know how to set up preventive interventions based on the application of direct and indirect prophylaxis measures and surveillance plans against infectious diseases of animals and zoonoses. - Know how to identify the most appropriate vaccination protocol taking into consideration the risk / benefit analysis D3- AUTONOMY OF JUDGMENT The student must be able to recognize and manage the main infectious diseases faced during the course taking into consideration the knowledge acquired on: - Aetiopathetic aspects of the treated microorganisms - Clinical signs and injuries - Diagnosis with reference to laboratory tests - Measures of prophylaxis and vaccination protocols D4 - COMMUNICATION SKILLS The student will: - Demonstrate language properties and use appropriate terminology - Know how to organize and present a coherent discourse, using technical terminology, on the various aspects concerning infectious diseases - Know how to communicate to larger forums with the help of power point D5- LEARNING SKILLS At the end of the course the student should: - Possess a sufficient mastery of the subject matter in order to have sufficient knowledge useful for the continuation of the course of study and for the future professional life - Possess diagnostic skills based on an appropriate appeal to the laboratory and a critical interpretation of the results obtained - Know how to consult and understand scientific texts and other bibliographic sources. Day-one competences ESEVET SOP 2023: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19,21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26,27,28, 29, 30, 34, 37, 38
Prerequisites
Teaching methods	The course is organized as follows: 36 hours of lectures in the classroom on the different topics of the teaching course, in particular related to the etiology, pathogenesis, symptoms, diagnosis and prophylaxis of infectious diseases of cattle, sheeps, goats, pigs and horses; 12 hours of practical lessons (4 student groups) that are carried out in part in the workshops of the Department and the rest at farms (cattle, sheep, pigs, horses). Field activities include identification and assessment of the main risk factors related to infectious diseases (acquisition of vocational skills). During the external activities it will be discussed about any problem present in the farm, by an analysis of the protocols of prophylaxis used in the specific context of production and identification of opportunities for health improvement (acquisition of processing capacity and synthesis; acquisition of communication skills and team work). 4 hours of Clinical rotation ( teams of 5/6 students) where students work alongside the teacher in the diagnostic microbiology laboratory starting from clinical case samples from the veterinary teaching hospital and external facilities. Putting into practice the methods acquired during the course of study
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Extended program	Theoretical lessons: Course introduction (organization and final exam information). Equine Herpetic infections: EHV-1, EHV-4, EHV-3, EHV-2 and EHV-5 (1.5 hours); Equine viral arteritis (1.5 hours), Influenza viruses (1.5 hours), Equine infectious anemia (1.5 hours), Rhodococcus equi infection, Strangles, Contagious Equine Metritis (1.5 hours). Brucellosis (1.5 hours); Tuberculosis (1.5 hours); Paratuberculosis (1.5 hours); Mastitis (1.5 hours); Bovine rhinotracheitis virus, Parainfluenza-3 virus, Viral Respiratory Syncytial virus (1.5 hours); Bovine Viral Diarrhea / Mucosal Disease virus, Border disease (1.5 hours); Enzootic Bovine Leukosis, Visna-Maedi, Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis virus, Sheep Pulmonary Adenomatosis (1.5 hours) Caseous Lymphadenitis (CLA), Contagious Ecthyma (1 hour), Infectious Abortion in ruminants (1.5 hours). Aujeszky's disease/Pseudorabies (1.5 hours), Classical Swine Fever (1.5 hours), Swine Erysipelas (1 hour), Parvovirosis in pigs, Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome, Swine Circovirus (1.5 hours) Diseases sustained by bacteria belonging to the Pasteurellaceae family (Gen. Pasteurella, Mannheimia, Actinobacillus, Histophilus, Haemophilus) in pigs, ruminants and horses (1.5 hours). Mycoplasmosis of ruminants and pigs (1.5 hours). Vesicular diseases: Foot-and-mouth disease, swine vesicular disease, Vesicular Exanthema, Vesicular Stomatitis (1.5 hours). Infections sustained by bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteraceae family (Gen. Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., Klebsiella spp., Yersinia spp.). (1.5 hours) Clostridiosis: Tetanus, Botulism, Gas Gangrene (Blackleg, Malignant Edema), Clostridium perfringens infections (1.5 hours). Neonatal Diarrhea (Rotavirus and Coronavirus Infections), Brachyspira hyodysenteriae infection, Proliferative enteritis sustained by Lawsonia intracellularis (1 hour). Prion diseases: Scrapie, Bovine Spongiformis Encephalitis, Cronic Wasting Disease (1.5 hours). Practical lessons: Diagnostic Protocols in Infectious Diseases (2 hours) Experience on field at a Breeding Station and English Thoroughbred farm (2 hours) Experience on field at a dairy farm (2 hours) Experience on field at a beef cattle farm (2 hours) Experience on field at a sheep farm (2 hours) Experience on field at a pig farm (2 hours) Clinical Rotations (4 hours): Participation in the activities of the Microbiological Diagnostic Laboratory of the Department Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Acceptance of biological samples and medical history. Performing bacteriological and serological examinations, bacterial typification and diagnostic staining. Setting and Interpreting Antimicrobial sensitivity tests.
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SMALL ANIMAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Code	GP005420
CFU	2
Teacher	Fabrizio Passamonti
Teachers	Fabrizio Passamonti
Hours	26 ore - Fabrizio Passamonti
Learning activities	Caratterizzante
Area	Discipline delle malattie infettive ed infestive
Sector	VET/05
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction	Italian
Contents	The course takes into consideration the main infectious diseases of dogs and cats, underlining the peculiar etiological, epidemiological, diagnostic and prophylactic aspects.
Reference texts	-Malattie infettive degli animali Point Veterinaire Italie (2023) -Sykes J.E., Greene's Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat. Elsevier Saunders 2022 -Benazzi P., Animal Health Law . Il nuovo regolamento di Polizia Veterinaria 2024 -Manuale OIE (Manual of Diagnostic Tests and Vaccines for Terrestrial Animals) https://www.woah.org/en/what-we-do/standards/codes-and-manuals/terrestrial-manual-online-access/ -Dall'Ara P. Vaccini e vaccinazione degli animali da compagnia Edra 2020 - WSAVA Vaccination Guidelines 2024 https://wsava.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/WSAVA-Vaccination-guidelines-2024.pdf - ABCD guidelines https://www.abcdcatsvets.org/guideline-for-good-vaccination-practices/ Oltre ai testi consigliati altro materiale didattico consultabile è quello utilizzato dal docente durante le lezioni.
Educational objectives	The main objective of the course is to provide the student with the basis for dealing with the study of infectious diseases, the knowledge relating to the diagnostic methods to be used to reach a diagnosis and which prophylactic measures to adopt to limit their spread. Specifically, the student will have to: D1- KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND - Improve basic knowledge relating to the relationships between hosts, pathogens and the environment - Know the etio-pathogenetic and epidemiological aspects of diseases affecting companion animals - Know the main zoonotic agents, underlining their socio-economic significance - Know how diseases spread in animal and human populations by emphasizing the importance of emerging infectious diseases and factors that determine them - Know the main clinical signs and lesions that characterize the infectious diseases under study - Know the main diagnostic methods applied and their limits - Know the direct and indirect prophylaxis plans to be applied to individual infectious diseases - Know the vaccines and the main vaccination protocols in the animal species treated - Know any therapeutic protocols - Know the fundamentals of applying biosafety measures. - Know the national and international legislation relating to prevention and control. D2- ABILITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING At the end of the course the student will have to: - Know how to recognize the main clinical signs that characterize infectious diseases on the basis of which to formulate a diagnostic suspicion taking into consideration the possible differential diagnoses - Know how to identify and apply the most appropriate diagnostic protocol taking into consideration the clinical picture and the epidemiological situation - Know how to interpret laboratory results relating to the infectious diseases addressed - Know how to set up preventive interventions based on the application of direct and indirect prophylactic measures and surveillance plans against infectious animal diseases and zoonoses. - Know how to identify the most appropriate vaccination protocol taking into consideration the risk/benefit ratio analysis. - Know how to approach a reportable infectious disease. D3- INDEPENDENCE OF JUDGMENT The student must be able to recognize and manage the main infectious diseases addressed during the course, taking into consideration the knowledge acquired on: - Etio-pathogenetic aspects of the treated microorganisms - Clinical signs and lesions - Diagnosis with reference to laboratory tests - Prophylactic measures and vaccination protocols. D4- COMMUNICATION SKILLS The student will have to: - Demonstrate language skills and use appropriate terminology - Know how to organize and present a coherent discussion, using technical terminology, on the various aspects relating to infectious diseases of companion animals - Know how to communicate to larger groups with the aid of Power Point D5- LEARNING ABILITY At the end of the course the student should: - Possess sufficient mastery of the subject matter in order to have sufficient knowledge useful for continuing the course of study and for future professional life - Possess diagnostic skills based on appropriate use of the laboratory and critical interpretation of the results obtained - Know how to consult and understand scientific texts and other bibliographical sources Day-one competences ESEVET SOP 2023: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19,21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26,27,28, 29, 30, 34, 37, 38
Prerequisites
Teaching methods	The course is organized as follows: 18 hours of classroom lectures on all course topics relating to the etiology, pathogenesis, symptoms, diagnosis and prophylaxis of infectious diseases of small animals; 6 hours of practical lessons (for 4 groups) which are carried out partly in the Department's teaching laboratories and partly at external structures such as farms, kennels and catteries. The field exercises involve the identification and evaluation of the main risk factors relating to infectious diseases (acquisition of professional skills). What emerged during the visits will be integrated by the analysis of the prophylaxis protocols used and the identification of any possibilities for improvement (acquisition of processing and synthesis skills; acquisition of communication and teamwork skills). 2 hours of Clinical rotation (groups of 5/6 students max) where students work alongside the teacher in the diagnostic microbiology laboratory starting from samples of clinical cases received from the veterinary teaching hospital and external structures. Putting into practice the methods acquired during the course of study.
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Extended program	Theoretical Lessons: Introduction to the course, organization and evaluation methods. Infectious animal diseases and relevant legislation (1.5 hours) Anger (1.5 hours) Canine Parvovirus and Feline Panleukopenia (1.5 hours) Distemper (1.5 hours) Canine infectious hepatitis (1.5 hours) Canine Herpesvirus and Canine Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRD) (1.5 hours) Feline Herpesvirus and Feline Respiratory Disease (1.5 hours) Leptospirosis (1.5 hours) Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) (1.5 hours) FIV and FeLV (1.5 hours) Tick-borne diseases: Ehrlichiosis, Rickettsiosis, Lyme Disease (1.5 hours) Feline infectious anemia; Bartonella infection (1.5 hours) Practical Lessons: Diagnostic protocols during infectious disease (2 hours) Vaccination protocols in companion animals (2 hours) Kennel/cat shelter visit (2 hours) Clinical Rotations (2 hours): participation in the activities of the microbiological diagnostic laboratory of the Department's Teaching Veterinary Hospital. Acceptance of biological samples and recording of medical history. Carrying out bacteriological and serological tests, bacterial typing and diagnostic staining. Setting up and interpretation of antibiograms.
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VETERINARY TROPICAL PATHOLOGY

Code	GP005419
CFU	2
Teacher	Valentina Stefanetti
Teachers	Valentina Stefanetti
Hours	26 ore - Valentina Stefanetti
Learning activities	Caratterizzante
Area	Discipline delle malattie infettive ed infestive
Sector	VET/05
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction	Italian
Contents	This course focuses on major tropical diseases, some of which are currently emerging or becoming endemic in our country. Emphasis is placed on their economic impact in the 21st century. The program provides in-depth coverage of transmission pathways, diagnostic techniques, and preventive strategies, with a One Health perspective where applicable.
Reference texts	Malattie infettive degli animali Point Veterinaire Italie (2023) O.M. Radostits, J.H. Arundel, Clive C. Gay: Veterinary Medicine: a textbook of the diseases of cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and horses, Ed. Saunders, 2007, 10 edizione. Benazzi P., Animal Health Law Il nuovo Regolamento di Polizia veterinaria Esculapio 2023.. OIE Manual (Manual of Diagnostic Tests and Vaccines for Terrestrial Animals 2012) http://www.oie.int/international-standard-setting/terrestrial-manual/access-online/) Teaching material used by the lecturer during the lesson and available in Unistudium https://www.unistudium.unipg.it
Educational objectives	The main objective of this course is to provide students with a solid foundation for studying some of the most relevant tropical diseases, with the goal of improving their understanding, enabling their inclusion among differential diagnoses, and facilitating prompt identification and management to limit their spread. Special attention is devoted to the knowledge of both direct and indirect prophylactic measures, in accordance with current national and international regulations. D1- KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Through this course, students will strengthen their comprehension of host–pathogen–environment interactions, the etiopathogenesis and epidemiology of tropical diseases, and the socio-economic significance of major zoonotic agents. They will learn how these diseases spread within animal and human populations, with particular emphasis on emerging diseases and contributing factors. Students will be able to identify clinical signs and lesions, understand commonly used diagnostic techniques and their limitations, and acquire knowledge of applicable prophylactic plans, vaccination protocols, and therapeutic approaches for the main animal species involved. They will also gain insight into biosecurity measures and hygienic management of livestock farms, along with relevant regulatory frameworks for prevention and control. D2- ABILITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Upon completion of the course, students will be able to recognize the clinical signs suggestive of infectious tropical diseases, propose appropriate differential diagnoses, and select the most suitable diagnostic protocols based on clinical and epidemiological data. They will be capable of interpreting laboratory results and planning preventive measures, including vaccination strategies, considering cost–benefit evaluations. D3- AUTONOMY OF JUDGMENT The course aims to promote independent judgment, enabling students to critically manage the infectious diseases discussed based on an integrated understanding of pathogenesis, diagnostics, and prevention. D4- COMMUNICATION SKILLS Students will develop the ability to communicate scientific concepts clearly and effectively, using appropriate technical language and presentation tools such as PowerPoint. D5- LEARNING ABILITY Students will also be expected to demonstrate autonomous learning skills, apply critical reasoning to diagnostic and preventive strategies, and consult scientific literature and bibliographic sources to support their professional growth. Day-one competences ESEVET SOP 2023:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38
Prerequisites
Teaching methods	The main objective of this teaching is to provide the student with the basics to tackle the study of some of the main tropical diseases with the aim of providing useful information for the knowledge of these diseases, inserting them among the possible differential diagnoses, and arriving quickly at a diagnosis in order to limit its spread. Knowledge of direct and indirect prophylaxis measures in relation to the provisions of the Veterinary Police Regulations and the OIE Manual are also fundamental. Specifically, the studende must: D1- KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING ABILITY - To improve the basic knowledge concerning the relations between guests, pathogens and the environment - Know the etiology-pathogenetic and epidemiological aspects of tropical diseases - Know the main zoonotic agents, underlining their socio-economic significance - Know how diseases spread in animal and human populations by emphasizing the importance of emerging diseases and factors that determine them - Know the main clinical signs and lesions that characterize the diseases addressed - Know the main diagnostic methods applied and their limits - Know the direct and indirect prophylaxis plans to be applied to individual diseases - Know the vaccines and the main vaccination protocols in the different animal species treated - Know any therapeutic protocols - Know the basics of the application of biosecurity measures and the hygienic-health management of farms. - Know the national and international legislation concerning prevention and control. D2- ABILITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING At the end of the course the student will: - Know how to recognize the main clinical signs that characterize diseases on the basis of which to formulate a suspicious diagnosis taking into account the possible differential diagnoses - Know how to identify and apply the most appropriate diagnostic protocol taking into consideration the clinical picture and the epidemiological situation - Know how to interpret the laboratory results related to the diseases addressed - Know how to set up preventive interventions based on the application of direct and indirect prophylaxis measures and surveillance plans against infectious diseases of animals and zoonoses. - Know how to identify the most appropriate vaccination protocol taking into consideration the risk / benefit analysis D3- AUTONOMY OF JUDGMENT The student must be able to recognize and manage the main infectious diseases faced during the course taking into consideration the knowledge acquired on: - Aetiopathetic aspects of the treated microorganisms - Clinical signs and injuries - Diagnosis with reference to laboratory tests - Measures of prophylaxis and vaccination protocols D4 - COMMUNICATION SKILLS The student will: - Demonstrate language properties and use appropriate terminology - Know how to organize and present a coherent discourse, using technical terminology, on the various aspects concerning tropical diseases - Know how to communicate to larger forums with the help of power point D5- LEARNING SKILLS At the end of the course the student should: - Possess a sufficient mastery of the subject matter in order to have sufficient knowledge useful for the continuation of the course of study and for the future professional life - Possess diagnostic skills based on an appropriate appeal to the laboratory and a critical interpretation of the results obtained - Know how to consult and understand scientific texts and other bibliographic sources
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Extended program	Introduction. Definition of tropical diseases; listing of tropical diseases according to their spreading capability Diseases caused by viruses : Fam. Paramyxoviridae: peste des petits ruminants, Virus Hendra, Virus Nipah Fam. Poxviridae: Lumpy skin disease, sheeppox and goatopox viruses Order Bunyavirales: Schmallenberg disease, Rift valley fever, Nairobi sheep disease Fam. Asfarviridae: African swine fever Family Flaviviridae: Japanese encephalitis complex:Usutu virus West Nile virus Fam. Togaviride: Estern equine encephalitis; Western equine encephalitis; Venezuelan equine encephalitis Fam. Reoviridae: African horse sickness, Blue tongue, Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Fam. Herpesviridae: Malignant catarrhal fever Diseases caused by bacteria: -Fam Anaplasmataceae: Heartwater; Canine Anaplosmosis; bovine anaplasmosis, Canine Erlichiosis - Fam. Coxiellaceae: Q fever. Fam. Borreliaceae: Lyme Disease Fam. Burkholderiaceae: Glanders, Melioidosis Family Mycoplasmataceae: Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia Prion Diaseases Isolation and typing techniques of bacterial and viral agents (3 hours practical lesson) Serological tests (3 hours practical lesson) Clinical rotation (2 hours)
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