At the successful conclusion of CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY A and CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY B, you should be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
1. Knowledge and understanding: You will be able to describe the aetiology, pathogenesis, organ-specific manifestations, and diagnostic principles of infectious diseases, including resistance mechanisms.
2. Ability to Apply Knowledge and Understanding: You will be able to apply diagnostic algorithms and interpret microbiological tests to distinguish infectious from non-infectious conditions.
3. Making judgements: You will be able to recognise antimicrobial resistance patterns and propose simplified therapeutic strategies.
4. Learning skills: You will be able to use a structured approach to support independent study and advanced learning in clinical microbiology.
Course Prerequisites
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Teaching Methods
Teaching methods include lectures, discussion and guided independent study. Lectures present key concepts (supports LO.1, LO.2), facilitate interactive discussion of clinical cases and laboratory approaches (supports LO.2-3) and are supported by the e-learning platform (supports LO.4). Teaching will include guidance to help you prepare for the exam and throughout you will be presented with references to further readings and other materials to support your development (supports LO.4).
Assessment Methods
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Texts
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Contents
CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY A and CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY B are taught together as an integrated whole. These modules will provide you with a systematic and organ-based approach to diagnostic algorithms for identifying the aetiology of diseases caused by microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi. Infectious syndromes will be discussed according to the primary organ systems involved—such as neurologic, respiratory, gastrointestinal, hepato-pancreatic, urinary, reproductive, disseminated infections, and infections in immunocompromised hosts. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of clinical and instrumental evaluation, including signs and symptoms, imaging modalities, and relevant biochemical parameters. The course will also address the microbiological diagnostic work-up, covering appropriate timing of specimen collection, selection of biological matrices, and the use of culture-based methods, molecular diagnostics, serological assays, and antimicrobial resistance testing. Differential diagnosis with non-infectious conditions will be systematically explored to support accurate clinical reasoning and evidence-based decision-making.
Course Language
English
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