Course 2024-2025

Medical microbiology [MPHAM130]

  • 2 credits
  • 30h
  • 2nd quarter
Language of instruction: French / Français

Learning outcomes

To give the notions of microbiology (virology, bacteriology, mycology, parasitology) which allow to understand the physiopathology, the epidemiology, the diagnosis, the prevention and the treatment of The main microbial diseases in human pathology

Content

The objectives of the course are to provide students with a basic understanding of microbiology (virology, bacteriology, mycology, parasitology) which will enable them to understand the pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of the main microbial diseases in human pathology. The proposed teaching will consist of two parts, one with general aspects of microbiology and the other with pathologies by anatomical site. Virology will be treated separately from the other branches of microbiology by including the same approach: one part devoted to some aspects of fundamental virology and one part devoted to specific medical virology where individual viruses will be discussed. The most frequently encountered microorganisms in human pathology will be described as well as those with substantial morbidity in our population. The student in pharmaceutical sciences and biomedical sciences should have acquired: • A thorough knowledge of the main microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites encountered in human pathology. • A mastery of biological diagnostic techniques: this constitutes an essential scientific basis for future bio-engineers who may be required to develop new clinical biology diagnostic tests. Moreover, with the emergence of diagnostic tests sold in pharmacies, this knowledge will also be essential for students who are destined for the pharmacy, enabling them to better fulfil their role as advisors. • A general knowledge of treatments: which will be sufficient for students in biomedical sciences. Other courses will reinforce the knowledge of therapeutics necessary for the future pharmacist's practice.


Teaching methods

The course will include extensive illustrated lectures. The entire course will be delivered in power-point format and all slides will be available to students via the virtual university.

Evaluations

The examination is written.

Recommended readings

• Belgian Guide to Anti-Infective Treatment in Outpatient Practice, Belgian Antibiotic Policy Coordination Commission (BAPCOC), 2012 • Microbiology, Prescott et al, 6th edition, McGraw-Hill, 2007 • Manual of Clinical Microbiology, Volume 1, James H Jorgensen et al, 11th edition, ASM Press, 2015 • Human Virology, Hervé Fleury, 5th edition, Edition Masson, 2009 • Medical Virology, David O White & Frank J Fenner, Elsevier, 2016 • http://www.microbiologybook.org/book/welcome.htm

Language of instruction

French / Français

Location for course

NAMUR

Organizer

Faculté de médecine
rue de Bruxelles
61
5000 NAMUR
P. 081724347
F. 081724327
administration-medecine@unamur.be

Degree of Reference

Master's Degree