Infection: from laboratory to clinical diagnosis
Objectives
The main objective of the Unit is to initiate students in the study of infectious diseases and their agents.
The program, theoretical and practical, aims to give future medical practitioners the tools that will enable
them to understand the dynamics of the relationship between the human host and the microbial parasite
and guide them in their future clinical practice in what concerns the diagnosis, prevention and treatment
of infectious diseases.
Given a clinical infection scenario, the student should be able to identify the etiologic agents most likely
involved and indicate the diagnostic methods to be used.
General characterization
Code
107027
Credits
5
Responsible teacher
Paulo Jorge Pereira Cruz Paixão,CARLA MARINA FERREIRA SILVA,SUSANA ISABEL MATEUS SANTOS
Hours
Weekly - Available soon
Total - 140
Teaching language
PT
Prerequisites
Available soon
Bibliography
Available soon
Teaching method
Theoretical classes are given by the professors of the curricular unit, depending on their
respective specializations. They will be given in an e-learning regime (recorded classes,
possibly with some, previously agreed with the students, given live using platforms
such as zoom).
The practical classes, lasting two hours per week, are organized in groups of about 11-
12 students and guided by a teacher.
Time changes are not allowed; if the student cannot come at his/her time, he can ask
the regent to be present at another time, but he will always be absent in that class. The
only exception will be direct exchanges with a colleague (it must be indicated which
colleague will change).
Evaluation method
The evaluation of the UC is carried out through:
-Continuous assessment: during practical classes, 50% will be allocated to the final
grade (10% for each of the 6 topics of practical classes, 7% for individual assessment,
2% for group tests, and 1% for interventions in discussions. Note: there will be 6 themes
in the theoretical-practical classes, but only the five best classifications will count
toward the final grade).
Final exam: will account for 50% of the final grade. This final exam consists of 50
multiple-choice questions. To take this final exam, the student must pass the continuous
assessment (¿9.5 points) and have a minimum number of attendances (2/3) in practical
classes.
Subject matter
- Introduction to Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases: clinical and laboratory approach
to the main infectious syndromes
- Diagnosis in Clinical Microbiology
- Mycology
- Virology
- Parasitology