THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING

Course objectives

The student must demonstrate knowledge of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa), their structure, physiology, genetics and classification, and their pathogenic potential for women and newborns, the basis for microbiological diagnostics and the principles of antimicrobial therapy, with particular attention to urinary tract infections, genital tract infections and sexually transmitted diseases and infections of the fetus and newborn.

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Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
General characteristics, structure and virulence of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa). Overview of the main antimicrobial drugs. Host-parasite relationships. Definition of infection and infectious disease. Pathogenesis of infections. Overview of immunology: host defense mechanisms. Immunoprophylaxis. Nosocomial infections. Urinary tract infections. Infections of the genital apparatus and sexually transmitted diseases. Infection of the fetus and the newborn. Basic techniques of antisepsis, disinfection and sterilization. Principles of microbiological diagnostics. Method of collection, transport and storage of microbiological samples.
Prerequisites
Basic notions of biology
Books
Lanciotti Microbiologia clinica. Ambrosiana
Frequency
Attendance is mandatory
Exam mode
Oral exam
Lesson mode
Frontal lessons
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseMidwifery
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year1st year
  • Semester2nd semester
  • SSDMED/07
  • CFU2