Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Infectious Diseases
Course Code
SVUEK_141
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Infectious diseases
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Public Health
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Baiba Rozentāle
Structure Unit Manager
Anda Ķīvīte-Urtāne
Structural Unit
Institute of Public Health
Contacts
Riga, 9 Kronvalda boulevard, svek@rsu.lv, +371 67338307
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the study course is to ensure the basis of infectology and the principles of limiting the spread of infectious diseases, to raise awareness of the possible impact of infectious diseases on the individual's quality of life, and on health care and public health in general.
Preliminary Knowledge
Biology, Anatomy, Histology, Biochemistry, Parasitology, Physiology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Virology, Immunology, Pharmacology and Internal diseases.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students will be able to evaluate infectious diseases according to their importance for public health; will know the types of transmission and the characteristic symptoms of infectious diseases; develop a specific action plan to control infectious diseases.
Skills
1.Will be able to analyse documents of Latvia, the World Health Organization, the European Center for Disease Control and other institutions that are relevant to the field of health society; develop a plan for specific actions to control infectious diseases – plan and control the work of medical personnel, determining the content and form of the necessary preventive measures; to analyse normative documents in the context of infectology; be able to obtain epidemiological data in the field of infectious diseases and analyse the results obtained, to draw up an action plan for specific measures to limit the spread of infection; to work professionally with healthcare professionals and health care providers in the field of infectious disease control and health promotion, respecting medical ethics and respecting patients' rights, taking responsibility for independent learning and acting as a health promoter in the context of the choice of specific and non-specific methods of infectious disease prevention.
Competences
1.Will be competent to design a public health prevention program in the context of prevention and control of infectious diseases; to take appropriate action in the event of outbreaks of infectious diseases with the aim of limiting them; to act in accordance with the laws and regulations of the Republic of Latvia and the European Union regarding infectious diseases.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Previous preparation for the topic of the lesson. For each missed lesson the student prepares a report (3 to 4 pages) on the topic of the missed lesson.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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Test of the study course: student's independent work, knowledge tests (tests), student's activity in classes (50%). Exam (50%): A 50-question test with multiple choice questions on topical infectology questions. The exam is passed if 75% correct answers are provided.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Epidemiology of infectious diseases. The epidemic process. Documents regulating the control of infectious diseases. Emergency management in the field of communicable diseases.
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Control of infectious diseases, specific, non-specific prevention.
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Blood and sexually transmitted infectious diseases, their spectrum and importance in the context of public health.
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On site
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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Food - and water - borne infectious diseases.
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On site
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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Air-drip infectious diseases (influenza, diphtheria, etc.), their spectrum and prevention options.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Tropical and Traveler Diseases. Health of travelers.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Organization of health care work in a clinic of infectious diseases. Healthcare-associated infections, inpatient anti-epidemic measures.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Principles of laboratory diagnostic of infectious diseases. Morphological, cytological examination, indications for use.
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Upper respiratory tract infections.
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Tick-borne diseases.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Differential diagnosis of infectious diseases with eczantema.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Clinical signs of viral hepatitis, principles of treatment and prevention, end results.
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Clinical signs of intestinal infectious diseases, principles of treatment and prevention. Food toxic infections. Parasitic diseases. Principles of diagnosis and treatment. Importance for public health. Prevention.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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HIV/AIDS: etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations. Antiretroviral therapy: indications, therapy monitoring, HIV resistance problems and their solutions.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Epidemiology and control of tuberculosis.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
48 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Vīksna L. Infekcijas slimības. Rīga, Medicīnas apgāds, 2011. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Brila A. Infekcijas slimību epidemioloģija. Rīga, Nacionālais apgāds, 2009. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Mandell G L, Bennett H E, Dolin R. Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett’s. principles and practice of infectious disease. 8th ed. Philadelphia: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier; 2015.
2.
Damani, N. Manual of infection prevention and control / Nizam Damani. (3rd ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press, USA, 2012.
3.
Vīksna L. Ceļotāju veselības rokasgrāmata. Rīga, Medicīnas apgāds, 2002.
4.
Rozentāle, Baiba. Gripa: [informatīvs izdevums]. Rīga : Nacionālais apgāds, 2004. 47 lpp.
5.
Zinčenko L, Krūmiņa A. Medicīniskā helmintoloģija. Rīga: Vītola izdevniecība; 2010.
6.
Health Information for International Travel 2020.
Other Information Sources
1.
Slimību profilakses un kontroles centra ikmēneša ziņojumi un epidemioloģiskie ziņojumi.