Zoonoses
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
This course provides knowledge on epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention, control and surveillance of the most important infectious, parasitic and foodborne zoonoses at national and international level from One Health perspective.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
The student will acquire the knowledge of the main infectious, parasitic and foodborne zoonotic diseases presented in the course in order to play the proper role of veterinarian in all veterinary field, particularly for Public health. Understanding the importance of human animal and environmental interface for cross-transmission of infectious or parasitic diseases. Understanding how animal health is of critical importance in all veterinary activities at animal production, companion animal and wildlife level.
Appling knowledge and understanding
The student with the knowledge acquired during the course will be able to apply adequate preventive measures, suspect zoonosis cases, identify the most efficient diagnostic procedures to confirm the diagnosis and suggests appropriate control and surveillance measures, in compliance with current legislation.
Making judgments
At the end of the course the student will be able to identify zoonoses, suggest the most appropriate interventions to control or eradicate it. The student will be able to read and critically analyse documents and information on infectious, parasitic and food-borne zoonoses
Communication
Based on what has been learned from the course, the student will be able to explain what he has learned in a simple and clear way using correct and appropriate scientific terminology.
Lifelong learning skills
The student will have to demonstrate the ability to continue, during his professional life, the study of the topics covered by the course in function of the new epidemiological situations that may arise, thanks to the mastery of the concepts and tools of critical analysis provided by teachings of the various modules.
All the skills acquired will be implemented during the practical activities carried out in the various modules and tested in the final exam
The student will acquire the knowledge of the main infectious, parasitic and foodborne zoonotic diseases presented in the course in order to play the proper role of veterinarian in all veterinary field, particularly for Public health. Understanding the importance of human animal and environmental interface for cross-transmission of infectious or parasitic diseases. Understanding how animal health is of critical importance in all veterinary activities at animal production, companion animal and wildlife level.
Appling knowledge and understanding
The student with the knowledge acquired during the course will be able to apply adequate preventive measures, suspect zoonosis cases, identify the most efficient diagnostic procedures to confirm the diagnosis and suggests appropriate control and surveillance measures, in compliance with current legislation.
Making judgments
At the end of the course the student will be able to identify zoonoses, suggest the most appropriate interventions to control or eradicate it. The student will be able to read and critically analyse documents and information on infectious, parasitic and food-borne zoonoses
Communication
Based on what has been learned from the course, the student will be able to explain what he has learned in a simple and clear way using correct and appropriate scientific terminology.
Lifelong learning skills
The student will have to demonstrate the ability to continue, during his professional life, the study of the topics covered by the course in function of the new epidemiological situations that may arise, thanks to the mastery of the concepts and tools of critical analysis provided by teachings of the various modules.
All the skills acquired will be implemented during the practical activities carried out in the various modules and tested in the final exam
Lesson period: Second 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
Lesson period
Second semester
Prerequisites for admission
In order to take the exam, students must have passed the Veterinary Anatomic Pathology I exam, as established by the study schedule.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Learning assessment will consist in a written exam aimed at ascertaining the acquisition of correct understanding and ability to manage the course topics. The didactical tools available on the Ariel platform allows the formulation of questions aimed at verifying knowledge of the topics, the ability to critically analyze the contents. The test will be evaluated out of thirty and the final grade will take into account the accuracy and quality of the answers.
Infectious Zoonotc Diseases
Course syllabus
Introduction to the course (1h)
Classification of zoonoses (classification, impact on public health) (2h)
World, European, National Health Organizations (3h)
Zoonosis and risk factors (3h)
Zoonoses and animal reservoirs (2h)
Emerging zoonoses (3h)
Re-emerging zoonoses (3h)
Vector-borne zoonoses (4h)
Food-borne zoonoses (3h)
The topics and diseases could be updated according to the national and international epidemiological situation. An update of topics for exam preparation purposes will be available on the course's Ariel website.
Classification of zoonoses (classification, impact on public health) (2h)
World, European, National Health Organizations (3h)
Zoonosis and risk factors (3h)
Zoonoses and animal reservoirs (2h)
Emerging zoonoses (3h)
Re-emerging zoonoses (3h)
Vector-borne zoonoses (4h)
Food-borne zoonoses (3h)
The topics and diseases could be updated according to the national and international epidemiological situation. An update of topics for exam preparation purposes will be available on the course's Ariel website.
Teaching methods
Traditional frontal teaching implemented through active learning approach
Teaching Resources
The material presented and developed during the teaching activities, and the bibliography will be electronically available on the Ariel platform.
Books
Zoonoses: Infections Affecting Humans and Animals - Andreas Sing Editor- Springer
https://minerva.unimi.it/permalink/39UMI_INST/i9q3jt/alma991017809534606031
«Gli animali, l'uomo e l'ambiente - Ruolo sociale della sanità pubblica veterinaria»
a cura di Battelli, Baldelli, Ostanello, Prosperi - 2013 - Bononia University Press
available at Biblioteca di Medicina Veterinaria
Spillover - L'evoluzione delle pandemie - David Quammen - 2014 - Adelphi
Books
Zoonoses: Infections Affecting Humans and Animals - Andreas Sing Editor- Springer
https://minerva.unimi.it/permalink/39UMI_INST/i9q3jt/alma991017809534606031
«Gli animali, l'uomo e l'ambiente - Ruolo sociale della sanità pubblica veterinaria»
a cura di Battelli, Baldelli, Ostanello, Prosperi - 2013 - Bononia University Press
available at Biblioteca di Medicina Veterinaria
Spillover - L'evoluzione delle pandemie - David Quammen - 2014 - Adelphi
Parasitic zoonoses
Course syllabus
Epidemiology of emerging parasitic zoonoses (1 hour)
Parasitic zoonosis by Protozoa (2 hours)
Parasitic zoonosis by helminths (3 hours)
Parasitic zoonosis by vector borne pathogens (2 hours)
Parasitic zoonosis by Protozoa (2 hours)
Parasitic zoonosis by helminths (3 hours)
Parasitic zoonosis by vector borne pathogens (2 hours)
Teaching methods
Frontal teaching
Teaching Resources
Books
Taylor M.A., Coop R.L., Wall R.L. (2010, Edizione Italiana): Parassitologia e Malattie Parassitarie degli Animali. EMSI pp. 989
Garippa G., Manfredi M.T., eds (2011). Guida alla diagnosi e terapia delle Malattie Parassitarie degli Animali. Prima Edizione Italiana di Veterinary Parasitology di Foreyt J.W., EMSI Roma pp 276.
Teacher slides will be available on the Ariel platform: https://mmanfredip.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v5/home/Default.aspx
Taylor M.A., Coop R.L., Wall R.L. (2010, Edizione Italiana): Parassitologia e Malattie Parassitarie degli Animali. EMSI pp. 989
Garippa G., Manfredi M.T., eds (2011). Guida alla diagnosi e terapia delle Malattie Parassitarie degli Animali. Prima Edizione Italiana di Veterinary Parasitology di Foreyt J.W., EMSI Roma pp 276.
Teacher slides will be available on the Ariel platform: https://mmanfredip.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v5/home/Default.aspx
Veterinary Epidemiology
Course syllabus
Room lectures
Introduction to Epidemiology: definition, history and main applications (2 hours)
Epidemiological measures: disease frequency measures: prevalence, incidence, mortality, lethality, association measures (2 hours)
Basic concepts of epidemiological sampling (2 hours)
Sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic tests (2 hours)
Exercises
Calculation of the main measures of central tendency and dispersion and application of statistical tests using spreadsheets and dedicated opensource software (8 hours)
Calculation of the main parameters of a statistical test and association measures through spreadsheets and dedicated opensource software (8 hours)
Introduction to Epidemiology: definition, history and main applications (2 hours)
Epidemiological measures: disease frequency measures: prevalence, incidence, mortality, lethality, association measures (2 hours)
Basic concepts of epidemiological sampling (2 hours)
Sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic tests (2 hours)
Exercises
Calculation of the main measures of central tendency and dispersion and application of statistical tests using spreadsheets and dedicated opensource software (8 hours)
Calculation of the main parameters of a statistical test and association measures through spreadsheets and dedicated opensource software (8 hours)
Teaching methods
Room Lectures, practical activities in computer lab.
Teaching Resources
Teacher slides presentations made available on the dedicated ARIEL platform
Food-borne zoonoses
Course syllabus
· Bacterial diseases of interest for meat inspection
Veterinary procedures and judgement: anthrax, tuberculosis, brucellosis, glanders, other bacterial diseases
3 hours
·Parasitic diseases of interest for meat and fish inspection:
Veterinary procedures and judgement: cysticercosis, echinococcosis, trichinosis, toxoplasmosis, sarcosporidiosis, anisakiasis, diphyllobothriasis, opisthorchiasis.
4 hours
Prionic diseases of interest for meat inspection:
Regulations concerning the Transimissible Spongiphorm Encephalopaties (BSE - TSE)
1 hour
Veterinary procedures and judgement: anthrax, tuberculosis, brucellosis, glanders, other bacterial diseases
3 hours
·Parasitic diseases of interest for meat and fish inspection:
Veterinary procedures and judgement: cysticercosis, echinococcosis, trichinosis, toxoplasmosis, sarcosporidiosis, anisakiasis, diphyllobothriasis, opisthorchiasis.
4 hours
Prionic diseases of interest for meat inspection:
Regulations concerning the Transimissible Spongiphorm Encephalopaties (BSE - TSE)
1 hour
Teaching methods
Lectures
Teaching Resources
Manuale di Ispezione e Controllo delle Carni - S. Stella, E. Scanziani, G. Ghisleni, II ed. 2018, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, Milano.
Teacher slides presentations will be available on the dedicated ARIEL platform.
Teacher slides presentations will be available on the dedicated ARIEL platform.
Food-borne zoonoses
VET/04 - INSPECTION OF FOODS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN - University credits: 1
Lessons: 8 hours
Professor:
Stella Simone
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Stella Simone
Infectious Zoonotc Diseases
VET/05 - INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS - University credits: 3
Lessons: 24 hours
Professor:
Luzzago Camilla
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Luzzago Camilla
Parasitic zoonoses
VET/06 - PARASITOLOGY AND ANIMAL PARASITIC DISEASES - University credits: 1
Lessons: 8 hours
Professor:
Manfredi Maria Teresa
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Manfredi Maria Teresa
Veterinary Epidemiology
VET/05 - INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS - University credits: 2
Practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 8 hours
Lessons: 8 hours
Professor:
Bronzo Valerio
Shifts:
Professor:
Bronzo Valerio
Turno
Professor:
Bronzo ValerioProfessor(s)
Reception:
Every day
Remote on MS Teams platform by prior e-mail appointment