Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Infectious Diseases
Course Code
LF_031
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Infectious diseases
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inese Lācīte
Structure Unit Manager
Dita Role
Structural Unit
RSU Liepāja Branch
Contacts
Liepaja, 24/26 Riņķu Street, lf@rsu.lv, +371 63442118, +371 63442119, +371 63484632
About Study Course
Objective
To develop understanding and acquire knowledge of the aetiology of infectious diseases, mode of transmission thereof, recognition of the main clinical signs, diagnostic possibilities, actions in emergency situations and the possibility of protection.
Preliminary Knowledge
In biology, chemistry, microbiology, anatomy, physiology, pathological physiology, pharmacology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of completing the study course, students will be able to do the following: • recognise the symptoms of infectious diseases and act in emergency situations; • describe the principles of laboratory examinations; • evaluate the collected data set to understand the basic principles of treatment; • assess preventive measures for each infection.
Skills
1.After successfully completing the course, students will be able to independently, taking into account the acquired knowledge, as well as based on the actions prescribed by the doctor, carry out preventive measures of the necessary content and form.
Competences
1.Students are able to provide emergency assistance to patients with infectious diseases, explain the importance of prevention and organise preventive measures.
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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During the study course, students independently prepare for oral theoretical examinations on individual topics.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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1.
Examination |
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Student participation in practical classes is assessed (25%), and successful completion of theoretical tests (at the end of each topic, a test that includes multiple-choice and essay-type questions) – 75%. At the end of the course – an exam.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The process of infection. Terminology. Basic concepts of epidemiology.
Intrahospital infection. Toxic shock syndrome.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Intrahospital infection. Toxic shock syndrome.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Gastrointestinal infections (dysentery, salmonellosis, bacterial food-borne intoxication, cholera, typhoid, yersiniosis, leptospirosis).
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Gastrointestinal infections (dysentery, salmonellosis, bacterial food-borne intoxication, cholera, typhoid, yersiniosis, leptospirosis).
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Gastrointestinal infections (dysentery, salmonellosis, bacterial food-borne intoxication, cholera, typhoid, yersiniosis, leptospirosis).
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Respiratory tract infections (flu, parainfluenza, adenovirus infection, diphtheria, meningococcal infection). Tuberculosis.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Respiratory tract infections (flu, parainfluenza, adenovirus infection, diphtheria, meningococcal infection). Tuberculosis.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Respiratory tract infections (flu, parainfluenza, adenovirus infection, diphtheria, meningococcal infection). Tuberculosis.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Tick-borne encephalitis, Lyme disease, malaria, rabies, tetanus.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Tick-borne encephalitis, Lyme disease, malaria, rabies, tetanus.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Dangerous infections (plague, anthrax).
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Dangerous infections (plague, anthrax).
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Viral hepatitis. HIV infection and AIDS indicator diseases.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Viral hepatitis.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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HIV infection and AIDS indicator diseases.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Lekciju materiāli
2.
I. Mazjānis, E. Tīrāns. “Vakcinācija. Imūnsistēma. Antimikrobiskā infekciju profilakse. Rīga. 2002. 416 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
I. Mazjānis, E. Tīrāns. “HIV infekcija un AIDS”. Rīga, 2001. (akceptējams izdevums)
4.
L. Vīksna. “Ceļotāja veselības rokasgrāmata”. SIA „Nacionālais medicīnas apgāds”. 2002. 232 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
5.
J. Dzenis, B. Rozentāle. „Antimikrobiskās terapijas ceļvedis”. Rīga. SIA „Nacionālais medicīnas apgāds”. 2004. (akceptējams izdevums)
6.
Anita Brila. Infekcijas slimību epidemioloģija. SIA „Nacionālais apgāds”. 2009. (akceptējams izdevums)
7.
L. Vīksna „Infekcijas slimības”. SIA „Medicīnas apgāds”, 2011. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Rozentāle Baiba. Meticilīnrezistenta staphylococcus aureus hospitālās infekcijas profilakse / Baiba Rozentāle, Ilze Vingre. - Bibliogr.: 42.lpp. // Latvijas Ārsts. – ISSN 1019-5068. - Nr. 11 (2005), 39. - 42. Lpp.
2.
I. Geldners. Baktēriju rezistence un nozokomiāla infekcija. //Doctus, Nr. 8 (2004).
Other Information Sources
1.
www.aslimnica.lv (Infektoloģijas centra mājas lapa)