Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Pharmacotherapy of Infectious Diseases and Interpretation of Results, Prevention of Nosocomial Infections
Course Code
SVUEK_101
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Infectious diseases
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Clinical Pharmacy
LQF
Level 7
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, Kronvalda boulevard 9, svek@rsu.lv, +371 67338307
About Study Course
Objective
To promote the acquisition of theoretical and practical knowledge about the etiology and mechanisms of infectious diseases in the human body, linking them with clinical manifestations, principled approaches to drug treatment and specific and etiological treatment options, as well as prevention of infectious diseases, their spread and impact on the individual quality of life and public health.
Preliminary Knowledge
Basics of human anatomy, basics of physiology and pathology, basics of microbiology, pharmacology, immunology, epidemiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students will have acquired knowledge and understanding that allows to understand the classification of infectious diseases according to their etymological factor, mode of spread, danger to the individual and public health, understand specific, typical, pathogenetic and other symptoms, understand necessary investigative measures and methods, know general principles of pharmacotherapy, understand principles of specific prevention, applying them to the individual.
Skills
1.The student will be able to understand and interpret the results of laboratory tests, understand and participate in the implementation of preventive measures necessary to limit the spread of the disease, successfully communicate with patients, patients' relatives and other health care professionals in the field of infectious disease prevention, interpretation and medical treatment to cooperate with patients, patients' relatives, colleagues in an atmosphere of dignity, observing the norms of medical ethics and respecting the rights of patients, to improve oneself as a future medical practitioner and health promoter in the context of specific and non-specific prevention of infectious diseases.
Competences
1.As a result of the course students will be able to cooperate with medical practitioners, determine a plan for drug treatment of infectious diseases for an individual patient, evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of drug treatment methods, linking with patient examination data, monitor the course of drug therapy, evaluate results and prepare necessary information for other medical specialists.
Assessment
Individual work
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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The student independently acquires the literature offered in the study program, summarizes the obtained information. Prepare a clinical pharmacist's assessment in case of drug therapy.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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Exam: knowledge of the topics acquired in the study course (50%) (including analysis of drug therapy (50%)) is tested.
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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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Types of infectious disease prevention. Specific prevention of infectious diseases. National immunization program. Vaccination calendar. Types of vaccines. Vaccination adverse reaction monitoring system.
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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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2
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Topics
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Diagnostic algorithm for chronic viral hepatitis B and C, drug treatment options, indications, treatment monitoring and treatment effectiveness criteria.
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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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Diseases caused by herpesviruses.
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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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Prevalence of infectious diseases in the world and in Latvia. The role of the World Health Organization and the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control in the control of communicable diseases and in cooperation with Latvian public health and health care institutions. Concepts of infection process and epidemic process.
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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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HIV / AIDS: etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations.
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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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Viral hepatitis A, B, C, D, E: etiology, epidemiology, clinical forms, specific diagnostics, pharmacotherapy options, outcomes.
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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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2
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Topics
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HIV / AIDS 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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2
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Topics
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Hospital infection - etiological structure, risk factors for spread. Hospital infection prevention measures in hospitals. Prevention.
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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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Tick-borne diseases: tick-borne encephalitis, Lyme disease, erichiosis. Specific and non-specific prevention. Pharmacotherapy.
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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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2
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Topics
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Laboratory diagnosis and treatment guidelines for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis.
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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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Tuberculosis in Latvia, diagnostics and drug therapy.
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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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Influenza and other viral upper respiratory diseases, diagnosis, clinic, pharmacotherapy. Diphtheria - epidemiology, clinical forms, diagnosis and treatment.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
L.Vīksna un līdzautori. Infekcijas slimības. 2011.(akceptējams izdevums)
2.
I.Mazjānis. E.Tirāns. Infekcijas slimības. Rokasgrāmata. 2006.(akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Brila A. Infekcijas slimību epidemioloģija. 2009.
Other Information Sources
1.
Pasaules Veselības organizācijas tīmekļa vietne
2.
Slimību profilakses un kontroles centra tīmekļa vietne