Course aims:

Knowledge, understanding, explanation, and interpretation
Knowledge and proper use of terms specific to infectious diseases
Knowledge of diagnostic criteria for main infectious diseases

Course Entry Requirements:

Students must have knowledge of basic Biochemistry, Immunology, Medical Microbiology, Parasitology, and Pathophysiology

Course contents:

1. Infectious process; Rash syndrome:
2. Definition, components, forms of manifestation
3. Etiopathogenesis, clinical picture, positive diagnosis, complications, etiologic, pathogenic, and symptomatic treatment
4. Central nervous system infections; Meningitis:
5. Etiopathogenesis, clinical picture, positive diagnosis, complications, treatment
6. Digestive entry point infections:
7. Meningeal syndrome: Acute viral and bacterial meningitis (case presentations, patient examination methods, discussions)
8. Rash syndrome: Measles, Scarlet Fever, Rubella (case presentations, patient examination methods, discussions)
9. Icteric syndrome: Acute viral hepatitis (case presentations, patient examination methods, discussions)
10. Role of toxins in pathogenesis of infectious diseases:
11. Etiopathogenesis, clinical picture, positive diagnosis, complications, treatment
12. Zoonoses:
13. Etiopathogenesis, clinical picture, positive diagnosis, complications, treatment
14. Vaccine-preventable diseases:
15. Etiopathogenesis, clinical picture, positive diagnosis, complications, treatment
16. Prolonged febrile syndrome; Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome:
17. Etiopathogenesis, clinical picture, positive diagnosis, complications, treatment
18. Antibiotics – general information:
19. Classification, therapeutic principles, administration rules, combinations, adverse reactions, special cases (newborn, infant, pregnant, renal/hepatic failure)
20. Hydro-electrolytic and acid-base balance

and more

Teaching methods:

Lecture, presentations, real cases

Learning outcomes:

Diagnosing and treating an infectious disease

Learning outcomes verification and assessment criteria:

Exam and evaluation form

Recommended reading:

Laza Ruxandra, Îndreptar de patologie infecțioasă – ediție revizuită și adăugită, editura de Vest, -, 2018, -.
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