Clinical Microbiology: Viruses and ParasitesLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student
• is able to name the most common viruses and parasites and the infectious diseases they cause
• is able to identify the most common properties and structures of clinically significant viruses and parasites
• identifies factors affecting their growth contributing to the onset of infectious diseases, and their epidemiology
• is familiar with methods and techniques used to identify viruses and parasites, and understands their principles
• is able to assess pre-analytical factors related to clinical virology and mycology and to use this information in their work
• understands factors contributing to the reliability of the results
• identifies the importance of quality control and is able to adhere to it in virology and parasitology examinations
• understands the importance of genetics in virology and parasitology examinations
• identifies the most commonly used antimicrobial drugs
• is able to work safely and aseptically and understands the principles of occupational and patient safety.

Content

• Viruses and parasites as the cause of diseases and the key infectious diseases they cause
• Epidemiology
• Treatment and prevention of viral and parasitic diseases
• Structure, properties and classification of viruses
• The most common parasites
• Laboratory diagnostic methods used for the identification of viruses and parasites
• Genetic applications of virology PCR

Theory 4 ECTS
Practice 1 ECTS

Qualifications

Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology, Pre-analytics 1 & 2, Methods in Laboratory Work, Clinical Immunology Examinations

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

For assessment criteria, see the attachment.
The assessment criteria for advanced level are applied.