CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Students have to know basic technical aspects related to the laboratory diagnosis of infections by medically important etiologic agents.
Course contents summary
BACTERIOLOGY
General characters (morphology, cell structures, notes on metabolism), pathogenicity and main diagnostic aspects related to the following human bacterial pathogens:
Mycobacterium spp.
MYCOLOGY
Histopathologic, cultural and serologic approaches for the laboratory diagnosis of
- Superficial mycoses
- Cutaneous mycoses
- Subcutaneous mycoses
- Deep and systemic mycoses
Recommended readings
M. Bendinelli, C. Chezzi, G. Dettori, N. Manca, G. Morace, L. Polonelli, M.A. Tufano -
"MICROBIOLOGIA MEDICA: BATTERIOLOGIA, MICOLOGIA. Gli agenti infettivi dell'uomo: biologia, azione patogena, laboratorio. " Monduzzi Editore
