CODE 108283 ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026 CREDITS 1 cfu anno 3 ASSISTENZA SANITARIA 11477 (L/SNT4) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR MED/07 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 1° Semester MODULES Questo insegnamento è un modulo di: FOOD SCIENCE TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB AIMS AND CONTENT AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES the course aims to: raise awareness of the structural and functional characteristics of the main microorganisms of clinical interest, with particular attention to virulence mechanisms, delve into the different relationships between microorganisms and the human host, provide a general knowledge of the main microbiological diagnostic investigations, examining those useful for choosing the drug, to understand the main mechanisms of action of the main classes of antibacterial drugs and those underlying drug resistance. At the end of the course the student will be able to: - know the fundamental structural and biological differences of the main microorganisms of clinical interest - understand how bacteria and viruses cause infectious processes; - understand the ways in which an endogenous or exogenous infection occurs; - understand the information provided by drug sensitivity tests carried out in vitro; TEACHING METHODS The microbiology course is organized in frontal lessons, held by the teacher. The topics are illustrated through PowerPoint presentations (shared directly with the students) and supported by the always recommended consultation of a specific textbook. SYLLABUS/CONTENT - Bacterial cell structure - The spore and notes on clinical spore formers (C.tetani, C.difficile, C.botulinum, C.perfringens, B.anthracis, B.cereus) - “Normal” bacterial population and opportunistic germs -General information on infectious diseases (infection routes, transmission, exogenous/endogenous infection) -Pathogenic action of bacteria: exotoxins and endotoxins (biofilms) -Etiological diagnosis of infectious disease, AST (Antibiogram, MIC, MBC, e-test) - Notes on antibiotics and resistance - Viruses: morphology and viral replication models - Pathogenic action of viruses RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY any university text dedicated to health professions TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD ANNA MARIA SCHITO Ricevimento: any day, by prior agreement via e-mail (amschito@unige.it) LESSONS LESSONS START according to Unige Calendar Class schedule The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION The exam consists of an oral test whose outcome will contribute to the final grade. ASSESSMENT METHODS In addition to the study and mastery of the subject, the ability to respond in a relevant manner to the question and to extrapolate connections within the different topics will be taken into consideration.