Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Microbiology
Course Code
RSV_020
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Public and environmental health
ECTS
15.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Violeta Mavčutko
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Public health doctor
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Violeta Mavčutko
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To acquire knowledge about microbiology, about the classification of micro-organisms, the structure of micro-organisms, pathogenicity, virulence factors and formation of the mechanisms of resistance, methods of diagnosis of micro-organisms (traditional, classic and modern).
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of completing the study course, the medical resident will gain knowledge about the classification of micro-organisms, the pathogenicity of micro-organisms and virulence factors, the methods of laboratory examinations and the possibilities of application thereof.
Skills
1.As a result of completing the study course, the resident will be able to use laboratory examination methods, the results of laboratory examination of patients and environmental samples, when conducting epidemiological investigations of cases of contracting the disease.
Competences
1.After successful completion of the study course, the medical resident reaches the level of competence of a certified public health physician and can independently or in the presence of a specialist determine the necessary amount of laboratory examinations by conducting an epidemiological investigation of a case of contracting the disease.
Assessment
Individual work
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- to prepare presentations on “The Structure, Physiology, Genetics and Classification of Micro-Organisms. Pathogenicity and Virulence Factors of Micro-Organisms. The Pathogenic Activity of Micro-Organisms and the Basics of Pathological Processes”.
- to study the regulatory basis for the laboratory examinations of contacts in the foci of infection (sampling from people), as well as environmental sampling;
- to get acquainted with regulatory documents that regulate food safety, inspection of food facilities for the purpose of planned monitoring and inspection of food facilities according to epidemiological indications.
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Examination
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After each study course, theoretical knowledge test in the form of a test and questions, solving situational tasks.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Structure, physiology, genetics and classification of micro-organisms.
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Pathogenicity and virulence factors of micro-organisms. The pathogenic activity of micro-organisms and the basics of pathological processes.
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Mechanisms of the formation of micro-organism resistance.
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Laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases – traditional and modern. Rules for taking and transporting clinical material.
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Methods of direct diagnosis of micro-organisms (microscopy). Plating, cultivation, identification of micro-organisms, methods for determining susceptibility and evaluation against antimicrobial preparations.
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Serological and molecular diagnostic methods of micro-organisms.
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Laboratory hygiene and occupational safety rules.
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Sterilisation, disinfection and destruction of biological waste, laboratory documentation.
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Aspects of microbiological investigation of environmental samples.
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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
1.
Vīksna L., Majore A., Krūmiņa A., Sondore V. Infekcijas slimības. Rīga. SIA “Medicīnas apgads”, 2011.
2.
Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases. The Pink Book: Course Textbook. 14th Edition, 2021. CDC (Atlanta)
3.
Brila A. Infekcijas slimību epidemiologija. Rīga. SIA “Nacionālais apgāds”, 2009.
4.
Control of Communicable Diseases Manual.19th Edition. Edited by David L. Heymann Washington, DC: American Public Health Association, 2008.
5.
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.
8.
Гисеке Й. Современная эпидемиология инфекционных болезней, 2004.
Additional Reading
1.
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.
3.
Черкасский Б.Л. Руководство по общей эпидемиологии. Москва
4.
Control of Communicable Diseases Manual, 20th Edition Edited by David L.Heymann, Washington, DC: American Public Health Association, 2015.
5.
Воробьев А.А. Медицинская микробиология, вирусология и иммунология. Москва, 2008.
6.
Марри П.Р., Шей И.Р. Клиническая микробиология: краткое руководство. Москва, 2006.
7.
Benenson, A.S.(ed) Control of Communicable Diseases Man. 15th Edition. American Public Health Associacion, 1995.