The course provides basic knowledge of strategies for prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. As regards the prevention of infectious diseases several aspects will be addressed concerning the vaccine strategies and other preventative measures. The course also provides insights into antibiotic, antiviral, and antifungal therapies, specifically emphasizing the new therapeutic advances.
Prerequisiti
Basic knowledge of microbiology and clinical microbiology
Metodi didattici
Lectures
Verifica Apprendimento
Exam written test.
Testi
Materials provided by the teacher with specific presentations.
Contenuti
- introduction of infectious disease treatment and prevention - epidemiological scenario of bacteria and antibiotics - Antibiotics tretament - mechanism of bacterial resistance - antiviral therapies - antiviral resistance - antifungal therapies - Clinical cases and conclusions