AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The main purpose of the course is to provide basic knowledge on general Parasitology and host-parasite interactions of protozoa, trematodes, nematodes and ectoparasites. Attendance at lectures and individual study will allow the student to a) be able to morphologically recognize the species or groups of greatest parasitological interest b) know the pathologies caused by the main agents infesting humans and c) acquire knowledge of preventive and therapeutic strategies to contain/cure parasite infestations.

TEACHING METHODS

Teaching is organized in frontal lessons for a total of 8 hours. During periods of meteorological or health emergency, lessons are held remotely using the TEAMS platform.

Students with valid certifications for Specific Learning Disorders (DSA), or for disabilities, are invited to contact the teacher and the DSA contact person of the Department of Pharmacy at the beginning of the course to agree on any teaching methods that, in compliance with the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning methods.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Field of study of Parasitology..Adaptation to parasitic life. Pathways of transmission of parasites to humans. Action of the parasite on the host. Host reaction to the parasite. Mechanisms of the parasite to evade the host defense systems.

Protozoa infestations. Leishmaniasis and trypanosomiasis. Amebiasis. Giardiasis. Trichomoniasis. Toxoplasmosis. Malaria. Fluke infestations. Schistosomiasis. Fascioliasis. Dystomiasis. Diphyllobothriasis. Teniasi. Hydatidosis. Nematode infestations. Strongyloidosis. Hookworm. Oxyuriasis. Ascaridosis. Tricuriasis. Filariasis. Onchocerciasis. Trichinellosis. Anisakidosis. Ectoparasitic infestations: ticks and Lyme disease.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

The teaching material and slides used during the lessons are available on Aulaweb. Other specific information on the bibliography will be provided by the teacher at the beginning of the lessons.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Parasitology lessons begin at the end of the first semester, generally in mid-January.

The link to the CdS web page is the following:

https://easyacademy.unige.it/portalestudenti/index.php?view=easycourse&form-type=corso&include=corso&anno=2025&scuola=ScuoladiScienzeMedicheeFarmaceutiche&corso=8452&_lang=it

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam consists of an oral interview on the general parasitology part and on a topic chosen from among the human parasitic diseases explained in class.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Details on how to prepare for the exam and the level of depth of each topic will be provided during the lessons. The oral exam will focus on the discussion of the topics related to the program and the teacher will verify whether the student has achieved the aims and learning outcomes.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Ask the professor for other information not included in the teaching schedule.