Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Laboratory Examination Methods in Mycology
Course Code
RKM_028
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
8.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Aigars Reinis
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Clinical microbiologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Aigars Reinis
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To acquire theoretical knowledge and practical diagnostic skills in the mycological diagnosis of the most relevant fungal infections.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.To name and describe the agents of the most current fungal infections, their aetiology, pathogenesis, collection of the material to be examined, transportation, methods of examination.
Skills
1.To collect, transport, store and properly examine mycological material.
Competences
1.To evaluate the obtained result and antifungal sensitivity.
Assessment
Individual work
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Literature analysis, independent preparation for lectures/classes, presentations on the pathogenesis of fungal infections and methods of investigation.
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Examination
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Participation in seminars and practical work, assessed on a 10-point scale, which accounts for 50% of the total score, exam - 50%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Topics
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Introduction and general concepts in mycology. Peculiarities of sampling, storage and transportation. Peculiarities of examination of clinical samples in mycology.
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Seminar
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Diagnostic possibilities of diseases caused by Pneumocystis jirovecii. Cultivation, identification of yeast and mold fungi.
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Seminar
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Antifungal susceptibility testing methods.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
8.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
3
Length (weeks):
6
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook. 4th Edition, 2016
2.
Manual of Commercial Methods in Clinical Microbiology. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2016. ProQuest Ebook Central
Other Information Sources
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ClinicalKey
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AccessMedicine
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PubMed
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ScienceDirect