This subject contains a 4 day Compulsory Residential School.
This subject provides an introduction to, and an overview of, infectious bacteria and fungi, their collection, and diagnosis of infection. Course specific modules are provided. In-depth studies of the infectious bacteria and fungi of selected organ systems are conducted. Practical sessions and case studies simulate 'real life' medical situations in which the student microbiologist is consulted in order to diagnose the aetiological agents of infection.
No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2019.
HD/FL
One session
School of Biomedical Sciences
BMS313
The syllabus will cover the following topics: Part 1 The Bacteria and Fungi * The bionomical system of classification. * Cellular organisation and properties of bacteria and fungi. * Bacterial and fungal genetics * Antibacterial and antifungal chemotherapies. Part 2: Principles of diagnostic bacteriology and mycology * Specimen collection, transport and processing * Principles behind the diagnosis of infections Part 3: Systematic approach to infection * Infections of the skin, muscle, joints, bone and haemopoietic system. * Infections of the eye * Gastrointestinal infections * Upper respiratory tract and ear infections * Lower respiratory tract infections * Infections of the central nervous system * Urinary tract infections * Sexually transmitted diseases * Obstetric and perinatal infections * Vector borne infections and multisystem zoonoses * Infections of the immunocompromised host
This subject contains a 4 day Compulsory Residential School.
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The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2019. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.