AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

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 METHODS

The teaching is composed of 10 hours of live lectures on all the syllabus subjects which are illustrated through specific Power Point presentations available on Aulaweb. The frontal lessons could be carried out remotely in online mode using the Teams platform.
 

The tutors suggest the use of reference books to further develop the various topics in order to be fully prepared for the exam.

Note that, in line with university regulations, the attendance to these lectures is compulsory.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

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

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

M. Scaglia, S. Gatti, E.G. Rondanelli. "Parassiti e Parassitosi Umane". Selecta Medica.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

NICOLA TRAVERSO (President)

ANNA LISA FURFARO

MARIA CRISTINA MINGARI

MARIA ADELAIDE PRONZATO (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Lessons start on October 2019

Class schedule

PARASITOLOGY

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam is an oral one and it consists of a 30-minute interview in the presence of a panel of course tutors. The student should be able to demonstrate the ability to critically discuss all the subjects covered in the syllabus. During the discussion of the various topics, the committee will verify if the student has satisfactorily fulfilled the expected learning outcomes.The exam could be carried out remotely in online mode using the Teams platform. 

At the end of the oral examination, the tutors will give a final mark based on an overall evaluation of the student.

The full mark 30 out of 30 with honours will be assigned when the student's knowledge is outstanding.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The verification of the student's learning process will be based on the final oral exam which is aimed at testing the acquired knowledge by the student of the expected learning outcomes.

In order to pass exam, the student has to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the etiological basis and pathogenetic mechanisms of diseases in humans and the ability to analyze the main cellular aspects.

The following elements will contribute to the final mark:

• ability to critically discuss the requested topics;
• accurancy, clarity, synthesis and fluency;
• competence in the subject;
• correct use of terminology.

Exam schedule