| Course title | Clinical Microbiology Seminars |
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| Course code | MIK/VC021 |
| Organizational form of instruction | Seminar |
| Level of course | Master |
| Year of study | 3 |
| Semester | Winter and summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 3 |
| Language of instruction | Czech |
| Status of course | Optional |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
| Course availability | The course is available to visiting students |
| Lecturer(s) |
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| Course content |
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Principles of rational antibiotic therapy. Antibiotic therapy of respiratory infections. Antibiotic therapy of bacterial meningitis. Antibiotic therapy of urinary tract infections. Antibiotic therapy of intraabdominal infections. Fever of unknown origin. Antibiotic therapy of sepsis and endocarditis. Diagnosis and treatment of bacterial zoonosis. Differential diagnosis of lymph node syndrome. Antifungal therapy - current options. Less common pathogens causing systemic mycoses - Aspergillus, Cryptococcus, Zygomycetes. Imported mycoses - histoplasmosis, coccidioidomycosis, blastomycosis. Interpreting the results of serological tests in Lyme disease, chlamydiosis and mycoplasma infections. Multiresistant bacteria and their danger for humans.
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
| Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Projection (static, dynamic) |
| Learning outcomes |
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To obtain additional information on medical microbiology, in particular the recent knowledge of the most important infectious agents, their detection, including genetic detection, and correct interpretation of laboratory results. To become familiar with detailed approach to antibiotic therapy of particular infections with both common and newer antibiotics. To extend knowledge necessary for the future medical practice.
The students will be able to implement the acquired knowledge in the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to patients. |
| Prerequisites |
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Successful completion of Microbiology 2.
MIK/VCA12 ----- or ----- MIK/VCB31 |
| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Student performance
85 % attendance of seminars |
| Recommended literature |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry | Study plan (Version): - (2025) | Category: Medical sciences | 3 | Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry | Study plan (Version): - (2021) | Category: Medical sciences | 3 | Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: - |