Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
The Role of Agents in the Origin of Lung Diseases and Tuberculosis and Their Diagnosis
Course Code
RKM_030
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
10.00
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 skills in the pathogenesis and diagnosis of infectious diseases of the lung and tuberculosis.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.To describe lung infectious diseases (including tuberculosis) and their agents, pathogenesis, to define diagnostic directions and methods.
Skills
1.To carry out practical microbiological diagnosis of lung infectious diseases.
Competences
1.To recommend and select the right clinical material and its correct collection, transportation in case of pulmonary infections.
Assessment
Individual work
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Literature analysis, independent preparation for lectures/classes, presentations on etiological aspects of lung infections, pathogenesis, clinic, prevention.
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Examination
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1.
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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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Lower respiratory tract diseases and their main causes
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Whooping cough: sample to be investigated, possible methods of investigation
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Pneumonia of bacterial genesis: sample to be investigated, possible methods of investigation
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Diagnosis of pneumonia of viral genesis: sample to be investigated, possible methods of investigation
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Diagnosis of atypical pneumonia: Legionella, Mycoplasma, Chlamydiales
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Diagnosis of tuberculosis: microscopy, cultivation on solid media, accelerated cultivation methods, molecular methods. Antibiotic sensitivity testing
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
10.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
6
Length (weeks):
8
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
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Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook. 4th Edition, 2016
Other Information Sources
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AccessMedicine
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PubMed
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ScienceDirect