Through the course of Microbiology students learn the basic knowledge of infectious diseases. Particular attention is given to the microbiological aspects of the oral cavity both in the state of health and disease. At the end of the course, students will have acquired basic knowledge about infectious processes both at a general level and at the level of the oral cavity
Course Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of biology
Teaching Methods
Frontal lessons; slides available to the student on e learing platform. On the same platform, in-depth tools are provided to the student (scientific articles and material from dedicated websites)
Assessment Methods
Oral exam
Contents
1. Introduction to microbiology 2.Differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells 3.Bacteria structure. Replication. Cultivation and growth of bacterial cultures. Bacterial spores 4. Structure of viruses and classification principles 6. Host-parasite interactions (infection, differences between infection and disease, immune response against infectious agents) 7. Sterilization and disinfection. Anti-infective drugs (antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral). Vaccines. 8. The resident oral microbial population 9. Acquisition, adhesion, distribution and metabolism of the oral resident microbial population 10. Microbiological aspects of dental plaque 11. Microbiological aspects of dental caries 12. Periodontal diseases 13. Oral viral infections 14. Oral fungal infections 15. Infections of the oral cavity and systemic diseases 16. Antimicrobial therapy and prophylaxis of oral infections
Course Language
Italian
More information
Availability to meet students by appointment andreina.baj@uninsubria.it
