Firstly, the course will teach the biochemical, ecological, epidemiological and pathological aspects of parasites followed by a more detailed study into the specific parasites of humans, examining their respective cycles of development, diffusion, pathogenic action and their host's relative reactions, together with the teaching of diagnostic methods and preventative strategies.
Teaching consists of 10 hours of face-to-face lectures on all topics in the program. These topics are illustrated by the lecturer through PowerPoint presentations that are shared on Aulaweb.
In the case of Health Emergency, lectures may be conducted remotely in telematic mode using the Teams platform and in any case according to University guidelines.
Attendance at lectures is compulsory, as per the Teaching Regulations.
Protozoa
Leishmania: Cutaneous ancd Visceral Leismaniosis
Tripanosoma gambiense/rhodiense
Tripanosoma cruzi
Tricomonas vaginalis
Giardia
Entamoeba histolytica
Toxoplasma gondii
Plasmodium vivax,ovale,malariae e falciparum
Metazoa
Trematoda class
Fasciola epatica
Schistostoma mansoni, japonicum
Cestoda class
Diphyllobothrium
Tenia solium and saginata
Echinococcus granulosus
Nematoda class
Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus
Ascaris lumbricoides
Enterobius vermicularis
Artropods
Louses
Scab
Tick
M. Scaglia, S. Gatti, E.G. Rondanelli. "Parassiti e Parassitosi Umane". Selecta Medica.
Ricevimento: By appointment by email: annalisa.furfaro@unige.it
GUIDO FERLAZZO (President)
ANNA LISA FURFARO (President)
CHIARA VITALE (President)
NICOLA TRAVERSO (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)
First semester of the academic reference year
PARASITOLOGY
The end-of-course exam consists of an oral test on the topics covered by the Lecturer in class. To pass the exam it is necessary to have a sufficiency in all disciplines of the Integrated Course. When the educational objectives have not been met in all disciplines, the exam must be taken again in its entirety.
In case of medical emergency, exams will be held in online teaching mode or otherwise according to University guidelines.
Verification of learning takes place through the final oral examination which aims to ascertain the student's actual acquisition of the expected learning outcomes. In order to pass the exam, the student must correctly answer three questions pertaining to the exam program. In order to pass the exam, a sufficient answer will be required for each of the topics covered in the questions.
The following elements will contribute to the final mark:
