Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Laboratory Examination Methods in Virology
Course Code
RKM_029
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
6.00
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
Knowledge and practical skills in the determination of viral antigens, nucleic acids, cultivation and resistance determination principles.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.To define the detection of viral antigens, nucleic acids, the possibilities of cultivation, as well as to describe the detection of antiviral antibodies and its importance in diagnostics.
Skills
1.Practical skills in the diagnosis of viral infections.
Competences
1.Depending on the agent of the viral infection, as well as the pathogenetic course, to choose the most correct diagnostic direction, method, as well as to interpret the results.
Assessment
Individual work
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Literature analysis, independent preparation for lectures/classes, presentations on the technological principles of virological diagnostic methods.
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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 final score, exam - 50%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Isolation in cell cultures: serial propagation and maintenance. Monolayer cell cultures. Viral isolate identification. Virus neutralization assay in tissue cultures.
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Possibility of direct detection of viruses in clinical samples. Immunological examination methods and serological diagnosis of infections.
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Seminar
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Qualitative and quantitative methods of viral RNA/DNA determination. Virus genotyping. Methods of determining viral anti-drug resistance.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
3
Length (weeks):
4
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook. 4th ed., 2016
2.
Manual of Commercial Methods in Clinical Microbiology. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2016. ProQuest Ebook Central
Other Information Sources
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AccessMedicine
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PubMed
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scienceDirect