Microbiology

0 or 4 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

A series of lectures and laboratory experiences devoted to the pathogenic bacteria and viruses of humans. The mechanism of pathogenicity, the clinical picture of the disease, prophylaxis, and therapeutic are discussed. The laboratory experiences include identification of pathogens in sputum, spinal fluid, blood, urine, and stool cultures. Aseptic technique is stressed in the laboratory. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory.