PARASITOLOGY

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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General Module

Course Sheet

Course code:

TL21B33E

Academic Year of enrolment:

2019

Year of supply:

2020/2021

Type of Course:

Related/Supplementary

Degree:

Course of 1st Cycle Degree in BIOMEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNIQUES

Disciplinary Sector:

Parasitology and Parasitic Animal Diseases

Is part of:

SCIENCES OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY

Location:

CHIETI

Credits:

Programme Year:

Professor and Collaborators:

GAMBI ALESSANDRA

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 define parasitological terms, diagram life cycles of well-known parasites, and describe pathology caused by these parasites.
- Have good knowledge of the laboratory detection of the classical diagnosis methods.

Contents

This is a comprehensive course covering protozoan and metazoan parasites which infect humans.
The basic biology of these microorganisms, as well as the clinical manifestations of the diseases they cause, will be discussed. Life cycles, morphological features, host-parasite interactions, methods of transmission and control, and laboratory diagnosis will be covered.

Extended Syllabus

1. Introduction to parasitology: main classes of parasitics.
2. Protozoans: blood parasites; intestinal parasites; Laboratory diagnosis.
3. Metazoans: Platyhelminthes; emerging parasitic diseases; Laboratory diagnosis.
4. Exercises and microscopy.

Recommended Bibliography

De Carneri: Parassitologia Medica e Diagnostica Parassitologica, CEA Edizioni

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

Contacts: by appointment: email: a.gambi.67@gmail.com.

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"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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