MICROBIOLOGY AND ITS SPECIAL TECHNIQUES

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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General Module

Course Sheet

Course code:

TL21B33G

Academic Year of enrolment:

2018

Year of supply:

2019/2020

Type of Course:

Characterising

Degree:

Course of 1st Cycle Degree in BIOMEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNIQUES

Disciplinary Sector:

Laboratory Medicine Techniques

Is part of:

SCIENCES OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY

Location:

CHIETI

Credits:

Programme Year:

Professor and Collaborators:

ALLOCATI Nerino

Cycle:

First semester

Obligatory attendance:

Yes

Hours of classroom activity:

Individual study hours:

Prerequisites:

Those listed in the didactics regulation.

Objectives

At the end of this course students should:
-be able to compare and contrast different microbial diseases, including the properties of different types of pathogens, and the mechanisms of pathogenesis;
-be able to describe in detail those classes of microorganisms of specific relevance to the common diseases.

Contents

The course provides the conceptual basis for understanding pathogenic bacteria and viruses and the mechanisms by which they cause disease in the human body. In particular, classes of microorganisms of specific relevance to the common diseases will be discussed in detail. Identification of each pathogen is emphasized and includes selection of specimens to examine, routes of transmission, isolation media, and macroscopic and microscopic characteristics as applicable. Disease correlation and disease prevention are covered as well.

Extended Syllabus

Special Microbiology and related techniques.
Classification of microorganisms.
Pathogenesis, Lab diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention and Control of the bacterial human pathogens.
Gram-positive cocci: Staphylococci, Streptococci. Gram-negative cocci: Neisseria. Gram-positive rods: Mycobacterium, Corynebacterium, Listeria monocytogenes. Gram-negative rods: Enterobacteriaceae, Vibrionaceae, Pseudomonadaceae, Campylobactr, Helicobacter, Bordetella, Brucella. Spore-forming Gram-positive bacilli: Clostridium and Bacillus. Spirochaetes, Mycoplasma, Legionella pneumoniae, Rickettsie, Chlamydiae.

Pathogenesis, Lab diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention and Control of the viral human pathogens.
Characteristics and classification of viruses. Virus structure: non- enveloped and enveloped viruses. Viral replication: life cycle of viruses with animal and prokaryote hosts. Mechanisms of viral pathogenesis. Antiviral drugs.
RNA viruses: Orthomyxovirus, Rotavirus, Filovirus, Retrovirus, Togaviridae, Paramyxoviridae, Flaviviridae, Picornavirus, Delta virus.
DNA viruses: Poxvirus, Herpesvirus, Hepadnavirus, Papillomavirus.

Prions. Hospital-acquired infections.

Recommended Bibliography

Antonelli, Clementi, Pozzi, Rossolini: Principi di Microbiologia Medica, 3a Ed., 2017.
Murray PR, Rosenthal KS, Pfaller MA: Microbiologia Medica 8a Ed. Edra, 2017.

Teaching Methods

Teaching method: frontal lectures and material provided by teacher.

Evaluation methods

Verification of learning:

Oral examamination.
N.B. For Integrated Courses (exams covering more than one module or course unit) a single exam will be held and a final grade given.

Contacts/More Information

Prof. Nerino Allocati
In-Person office hours: Monday – Friday from 10:00 to 13:00.
Or by appointment: contact the professor by email: nerino.allocati@unich.it.

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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