Clinical Microbiology (BUMK_067)
About Study Course
Objective
Provide knowledge of the mechanisms of pathogenesis of clinically relevant bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections, their role in the aetiology of manifestations and symptoms of infectious diseases and their interaction with the host organism. Provide knowledge of diagnostic methods used in clinical bacteriology, diagnostic algorithms in bacteriology and virology, the principles of non-specific and specific prevention, principles of antibacterial treatment.
Prerequisites
Medical Microbiology and Immunology (bacterial cell structure, pathogenicity factors, properties of viruses, parasites and fungi, groups of antibiotics, role of microbiota, mechanisms of immune response, bacteriological, serological and molecular diagnostic methods, etc.), Human Anatomy, Histology, Genetics, Biochemistry and Physiology.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the study course, students will have acquired knowledge of the pathogenic properties of bacteria, viruses and fungi, and their role in the pathogenesis of infectious diseases. Students will have gained comprehension about the major infectious diseases, their pathogenesis, bacteriological, serological and molecular methods of diagnosis, specific and non-specific methods of disease prevention.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
• collect samples from patients, evaluating the impact of the sampling time on the result and assessing the significance of the sample volume;
• transport and examine the collected samples;
• isolate and identify a pure culture of bacteria, assess their antibacterial susceptibility;
• apply bacteriological, serological and molecular methods in practice in order to diagnose bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections, interpret tests;
• solve clinical cases of various diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites;
• use diagnostic methods and algorithms while solving clinical cases.
By combining theoretical knowledge and practical skills, students will understand the role of viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites in the origin of an infectious disease, will be able to understand the role of the agent in the pathogenesis of a disease, will know the pathogenesis, symptoms and specific and non-specific prevention of major infections and will be able to use knowledge of bacteriological, serological and molecular methods for their diagnosis. Students will be able to explain how pathogenesis of infections affects the selection of samples to be examined and the interpretation of tests. They will be able to solve clinical cases that include information about various causative agents.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine, SSNMFz | 5 | Master’s | Required | Viktorija Truškova, Katrīna Tomiņa, Lauris Avotiņš, Juta Kroiča, Veronika Baltmane-Veckalne, Reinis Rugājs, Dace Rezevska, Zane Sirmača, Ingus Skadiņš, Kārlis Rācenis, Agnese Zariņa, Olena Hopta, Anne Sofie Friis Andersen, Dārta Jakovicka, Ieva Glāzere |
