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Classification of the microorganisms (bacteria, viruses and fungi). Structural and functional characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Bacteria: general organization, morphology and physiology. The bacterial spore. Bacterial pathogenesis: virulence factors and toxins. Fungi: morphology and reproduction. Viruses: structure and composition of viral particle. Replication, assembly and release. Exogenous and endogenous diseases, source and modes of transmission of infection. Microrganism control: disinfection and sterilization. Vaccines for the prevention of human microbial diseases. Antimicrobial agents. Antibiotics and antimicrobial assays. Infectious agents and clinical pictures.

There are no specific prerequisites.

Handouts and articles provided by the teacher. Eudes Lanciotti : Principi di Microbiologia Clinica. Casa Editrice Ambrosiana S. De Grazia, D.Ferraro, G. Giammanco. Microbiologia e microbiologia clinica. Pearson

Frontal teaching or if required remote lessons will be conducted.

Oral exam

Frontal classroom lessons, in-depth lessons and summary tests will be carried out.