AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The aim of the course is to provide the general principles of transmission and management of the most relevant infectious diseases in terms of epidemiology.

TEACHING METHODS

Classroom lessons

Handouts

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The topics of the lesson will concern some infectious diseases that, due to their epidemic impact, represent the core of the discipline (Meningitis, HIV, sepsis, infections during pregnancy), as well as emerging and re-emerging infections (tuberculosis, malaria, SARS-CoV-2).

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

M.Moroni, R. Esposito R, Antinori: Malattie Infettive, ottava edizione, Elsevier Masson

D'Arminio, Marchetti: Manuale di Malattie Infettive e Tropicali, Prima Edizione, Piccin

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

STEFANO THELLUNG DE COURTELARY (President)

ANTONIO DI BIAGIO

GIUSEPPE MURDACA

FRANCESCA MATTIOLI (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Second semester of the current academic year.

Class schedule

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Assessment of correct understanding of the topics covered takes place during the oral examination. The examination, coordinated and carried out concurrently by the teachers of all the disciplines of the Course, allows for the verification of the student's ability to analyze and synthesize interdisciplinary topics.

Exam schedule