Clinical Microbiology and Related Diagnostic Techniques
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with the basics to:
- understand the mechanisms of direct and indirect clinical microbiological investigations;
- describe pathogenic microorganisms most commonly the cause of disease in humans;
- understand the importance of morphological, culture and antigenic characteristics for the diagnostic process useful to determine the etiology of an infection disease;
- understand the usefulness of knowing the route of microorganisms trasmission and the pathogenic characteristics of infectious agents, in order to make the choice of the appropriate diagnostic path;
- understand the importance of the type of sample to be analysed, the timing and methods of sampling/collection, storage and transport.
- understand the mechanisms of direct and indirect clinical microbiological investigations;
- describe pathogenic microorganisms most commonly the cause of disease in humans;
- understand the importance of morphological, culture and antigenic characteristics for the diagnostic process useful to determine the etiology of an infection disease;
- understand the usefulness of knowing the route of microorganisms trasmission and the pathogenic characteristics of infectious agents, in order to make the choice of the appropriate diagnostic path;
- understand the importance of the type of sample to be analysed, the timing and methods of sampling/collection, storage and transport.
Expected learning outcomes
The student will learn the general and clinical characteristics related to bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections. These features will serve as a basis for applying the main detection techniques for the main microorganisms as well as for the learning of those diagnostic techniques useful for the following year (the third one).
Student will be able to learn the most relevant diagnostic techniques in the microbiological field. She/he will also learn the basis of the analytical flow within a typical Microbiology Laboratory.
Student will be able to learn the most relevant diagnostic techniques in the microbiological field. She/he will also learn the basis of the analytical flow within a typical Microbiology Laboratory.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Prerequisites for admission
Student must have previously acquired the basic knowledge of the most relevant laboratory techniques in microbiology. Understanding the basics methods of microbiological sowing, cultivation and growth of the main pathogenic microorganisms, as well as knowing the basic differences between bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam will in a written form by including all the topics listed in the program. In particular, each student will receive a written test with open questions and multiple choice cross questions If required, in particular case, there is the possibility to do oral examination.
The evaluation is a grade expressed out of thirty.
The evaluation is a grade expressed out of thirty.
Microbiology and clinical microbiology
Course syllabus
CRITERIA OF CLASSIFICATION OF HUMAN BACTERIA.
DESCRIPTION OF THE GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BACTERIAL GROUPS LISTED BELOW, INCLUDING:
· Morphology and staining characteristics,
· Physiology in relation to cultural and identification characteristics,
· Antigens structure in relation to their of pathogenicity, classification and identification,
· Production of enzymes and toxins in relation to pathogenicity and laboratory diagnosis,
· Sensitivity-resistance to the main antibacterial drugs,
· Description of the most relevant species from the medical point of view,
· Distinctive features of the species,
· Epidemiology (habitats, sources and transmission routes) and prevention.
Staphylococci
Streptococci
Neisseriae
Corynebacterium (Corynebacterium diphteriae)
Listeria spp (Listeria monocytogenes)
Legionella spp (Legionella pneumophila) (da aggiungere)
Spore-forming bacilli
Mycobacteria
Enterobacteriaceae
Pseudomonas spp (Pseudomonas aeruginosa)
Vibrio, Helicobacter and Campylobacter
Yersiniae
Brucellae
Emophylus and Bordetelle (Bordetella pertussis)
Spirochetes (Treponema palllidum)
Rickettsiae
Chlamydiae
Mycoplasmas
MEDICAL VIROLOGY
GENERAL PRINCIPLES FOR THE ETIOLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS OF DISEASES CAUSED BY HUMAN VIRUSES.
SOURCES OF INFECTION AND TRANSMISSION ROUTES, VIRUS-HOST RELATIONSHIP.
CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA OF HUMAN VIRUSES DNA VIRUSES RNA VIRUSES
REPLICATION CYCLE AND INFECTION CAUSED BY:
· Hepatotropic virus
· Respiratory viruses
· Enteric viruses
· Retrovirus - HIV
· Herpesvirus
MEDICAL MYCOLOGY
GENERAL PRINCIPLES FOR THE ETIOLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS OF HUMAN DISEASES CAUSED BY FUNGI.
SOURCES OF INFECTION, TRANSMISSION ROUTES AND HOST RELATIONSHIP.
LABORATORY DIAGNOSIS OF FUNGAL INFECTIONS.
CLASSIFICATION OF THE MAIN FORMS OF MYCOSIS REPRODUCTION AND PATHOGENIC CHARACTERISTICS OF:
· Candida spp
· Cryptococcus spp
· Aspergillus spp.
· Dermatophytes
· Dimorphic yeasts
DESCRIPTION OF THE GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BACTERIAL GROUPS LISTED BELOW, INCLUDING:
· Morphology and staining characteristics,
· Physiology in relation to cultural and identification characteristics,
· Antigens structure in relation to their of pathogenicity, classification and identification,
· Production of enzymes and toxins in relation to pathogenicity and laboratory diagnosis,
· Sensitivity-resistance to the main antibacterial drugs,
· Description of the most relevant species from the medical point of view,
· Distinctive features of the species,
· Epidemiology (habitats, sources and transmission routes) and prevention.
Staphylococci
Streptococci
Neisseriae
Corynebacterium (Corynebacterium diphteriae)
Listeria spp (Listeria monocytogenes)
Legionella spp (Legionella pneumophila) (da aggiungere)
Spore-forming bacilli
Mycobacteria
Enterobacteriaceae
Pseudomonas spp (Pseudomonas aeruginosa)
Vibrio, Helicobacter and Campylobacter
Yersiniae
Brucellae
Emophylus and Bordetelle (Bordetella pertussis)
Spirochetes (Treponema palllidum)
Rickettsiae
Chlamydiae
Mycoplasmas
MEDICAL VIROLOGY
GENERAL PRINCIPLES FOR THE ETIOLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS OF DISEASES CAUSED BY HUMAN VIRUSES.
SOURCES OF INFECTION AND TRANSMISSION ROUTES, VIRUS-HOST RELATIONSHIP.
CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA OF HUMAN VIRUSES DNA VIRUSES RNA VIRUSES
REPLICATION CYCLE AND INFECTION CAUSED BY:
· Hepatotropic virus
· Respiratory viruses
· Enteric viruses
· Retrovirus - HIV
· Herpesvirus
MEDICAL MYCOLOGY
GENERAL PRINCIPLES FOR THE ETIOLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS OF HUMAN DISEASES CAUSED BY FUNGI.
SOURCES OF INFECTION, TRANSMISSION ROUTES AND HOST RELATIONSHIP.
LABORATORY DIAGNOSIS OF FUNGAL INFECTIONS.
CLASSIFICATION OF THE MAIN FORMS OF MYCOSIS REPRODUCTION AND PATHOGENIC CHARACTERISTICS OF:
· Candida spp
· Cryptococcus spp
· Aspergillus spp.
· Dermatophytes
· Dimorphic yeasts
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons assisted by visual tools.
Teaching Resources
Eudes Lanciotti: Microbiologia Clinica, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana
G. Antonelli, G. Pozzi, M. Clementi, G.M. Rossolini: Principi di Microbiologia Medica IV ed. CEA
Patrick R. Murray, Ken S. Rosenthal, Michael A. Pfaller: Microbiologia Medica, Edra Masson, Milano
G. Antonelli, G. Pozzi, M. Clementi, G.M. Rossolini: Principi di Microbiologia Medica IV ed. CEA
Patrick R. Murray, Ken S. Rosenthal, Michael A. Pfaller: Microbiologia Medica, Edra Masson, Milano
Medical and biotechnology laboratory techniques
Course syllabus
LABORATORY MEDICINE
· The analysis laboratory
· The microbiology laboratory
· Fundamentals, objectives and aims
LABORATORY DIAGNOSIS FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES
· Pre-analytical phase
· Type of microbiological samples
· Assessment of the suitability of the samples
· Sample acceptance modality
· Analytical phase
· Post Analytical phase
SAFETY IN THE LABORATORY
BIOLOGICAL RISKS RELATED TO THE MICROORGANISMS:
· Class I microorganisms
· Class II microorganisms
· Class III microorganisms
· Class IV microorganisms
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT OF BACTERIAL DISEASES
BACTERIOLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS
Direct diagnosis
· Factors affecting microbiological growth
· Method of microorganisms treatment and their culture
· Biological sample sowing techniques on culture media
· Staining of microorganism from agar or broth, and from biological samples
· Simple biochemistry test (catalase, oxidase, coagulase ...) during sample processing
Indirect diagnosis
MICOLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS
· Factors that condition mycological growth
· Microorganisms treatment method and their culture
· Sowing techniques on culture media
· Staining techniques
VIROLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS
· General principles of microbiological diagnosis
· Identification tests
DIAGNOSIS OF PRIONS DISEASE
PRACTICAL PERFORMING OF:
Bacterial identification methods with biochemical tests
Quantitative determination of the bacteria sensitivity to the action of antibiotics
· The analysis laboratory
· The microbiology laboratory
· Fundamentals, objectives and aims
LABORATORY DIAGNOSIS FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES
· Pre-analytical phase
· Type of microbiological samples
· Assessment of the suitability of the samples
· Sample acceptance modality
· Analytical phase
· Post Analytical phase
SAFETY IN THE LABORATORY
BIOLOGICAL RISKS RELATED TO THE MICROORGANISMS:
· Class I microorganisms
· Class II microorganisms
· Class III microorganisms
· Class IV microorganisms
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT OF BACTERIAL DISEASES
BACTERIOLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS
Direct diagnosis
· Factors affecting microbiological growth
· Method of microorganisms treatment and their culture
· Biological sample sowing techniques on culture media
· Staining of microorganism from agar or broth, and from biological samples
· Simple biochemistry test (catalase, oxidase, coagulase ...) during sample processing
Indirect diagnosis
MICOLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS
· Factors that condition mycological growth
· Microorganisms treatment method and their culture
· Sowing techniques on culture media
· Staining techniques
VIROLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS
· General principles of microbiological diagnosis
· Identification tests
DIAGNOSIS OF PRIONS DISEASE
PRACTICAL PERFORMING OF:
Bacterial identification methods with biochemical tests
Quantitative determination of the bacteria sensitivity to the action of antibiotics
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons assisted by visual tools.
Practical exercises.
Practical exercises.
Teaching Resources
Eudes Lanciotti: Microbiologia clinica, Zanichelli
Guido Antonelli: Principi di Microbiologia Medica, CEA
Guido Antonelli: Principi di Microbiologia Medica, CEA
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