Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Microbiology
Course Code
RSV_007
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Public and environmental health
ECTS
15.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Anita Brila
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Public health doctor
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Anita Brila
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About Study Course
Objective
To obtain knowledge about microbiology, classification of microorganisms, structure of microorganisms, pathogenicity, virulence factors and resistance formation mechanisms, diagnostic methods of microorganisms (traditional, classical and contemporary).
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of acquisition of the study course a medical resident will obtain knowledge about classification of microorganisms, pathogenicity and virulence factors of microorganisms, laboratory examinations methods and their application opportunities.
Skills
1.As a result of acquisition of the study course a medical resident will be able to apply laboratory examination methods, laboratory examination results of patients and environment samples by performing epidemiological examination of a disease case.
Competences
1.As a result of successful acquisition of the study course a medical resident will develop a competence level of a certified public health physician and will be able to determine the necessary scope of laboratory examinations individually or in the presence of a specialist while performing epidemiological examination of a case of disease.
Assessment
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After each study course a theoretical knowledge test is carried out in the form of a test and questions to be answered, case analysis.
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Infekcijas slimību laboratoriskā diagnostika – tradicionālā un modernā. Klīniskā materiāla ņemšanas, transportēšanas noteikumi.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
15.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
9
Length (weeks):
11
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
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Vīksna L., Majore A., Krūmiņa A., Sondore V. Infekcijas slimības. Rīga. SIA “Medicīnas apgads”, 2011.
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Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases. The Pink Book: Course Textbook. 14th Edition, 2021. CDC (Atlanta)
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Brila A. Infekcijas slimību epidemiologija. Rīga. SIA “Nacionālais apgāds”, 2009.
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Control of Communicable Diseases Manual.19th Edition. Edited by David L. Heymann Washington, DC: American Public Health Association, 2008.
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Giesecke J. Modern Infectious Disease Epidemiology. 2nd Edition. Hodder Arnold (Hodder Headline Group), 2002.
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Rothman, K.J., Greenland, S., Lash, T.L. Modern Epidemiology. 3rd Edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2008.
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Szklo M., Nieto F. J. Epidemiology. Beyond the Basics. 2nd Edition. UK, London: Jones and Barlett Publishers, 2007.
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Гисеке Й. Современная эпидемиология инфекционных болезней, 2004.
Additional Reading
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Покровский В.И., Пак С.Г., Брико Н.И., Данилкин Б.К. Инфекционные болезни и эпидемиология. 2-изд. Москва, 2009.
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Сергиев В.П., Филатов Н.Н. Инфекционные болезни на рубеже веков. Москва, 2006.
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Черкасский Б.Л. Руководство по общей эпидемиологии. Москва
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Control of Communicable Diseases Manual, 20th Edition Edited by David L.Heymann, Washington, DC: American Public Health Association, 2015.
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Воробьев А.А. Медицинская микробиология, вирусология и иммунология. Москва, 2008.
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Марри П.Р., Шей И.Р. Клиническая микробиология: краткое руководство. Москва, 2006.
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Benenson, A.S.(ed) Control of Communicable Diseases Man. 15th Edition. American Public Health Associacion, 1995.