Clinical microbiology: viruses and parasitesLaajuus (5 ECTS)

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 make use of 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

Qualifications

Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, Pre-analytics 1 and 2, Methods in Laboratory Work, Clinical Immunology Examinations.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment: 1-5
For evaluation criteria, see the attachment.
Assessment criteria for advanced level are applied.

Further information

Theory 4 ECTS
Practice 1 ECTS