Clinical Bacteriology

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Abstract

This subject provides an overview of infectious bacteria, their collection, detection and diagnosis of infection. In-depth studies of the infectious bacteria of selected organ systems are conducted. Practical sessions and case studies simulate 'real life' medical situations, with the emphasis on laboratory diagnostic methodology in which the student microbiologist is … For more content click the Read More button below.

This subject provides an overview of infectious bacteria, their collection, detection and diagnosis of infection. In-depth studies of the infectious bacteria of selected organ systems are conducted. Practical sessions and case studies simulate 'real life' medical situations, with the emphasis on laboratory diagnostic methodology in which the student microbiologist is consulted in order to diagnose the aetiological agents of infection.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: The Bacteria The bionomical system of classification.Cellular organisation and properties of bacteria.Bacterial geneticsAntibacterial chemotherapies. Principles of diagnostic bacteriology Specimen collection, transport and processingPrinciples behind the diagnosis of infections Body systems approach to infection Infections of the skin, muscle, joints, bone and haemopoietic system.Infections … For more content click the Read More button below.

This subject will cover the following topics:

The Bacteria

The bionomical system of classification.
Cellular organisation and properties of bacteria.
Bacterial genetics
Antibacterial chemotherapies.

Principles of diagnostic bacteriology

Specimen collection, transport and processing
Principles behind the diagnosis of infections

Body systems 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

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

demonstrate an understanding of the basic taxonomy of medically significant bacterial agents and how it is used for diagnosis;

demonstrate an understanding of the underlying principles of bacterial genetics with emphasis on antibiotic resistance and spread;

describe the principles behind antibacterial chemotherapies;

identify the kinds of bacteria that cause disease;

describe the principles of diagnosis, specimen collection and specimen quality;

competently perform microbiological techniques for diagnosis of infection; and

describe the causative bacterial pathogens, pathogenesis, epidemiology and clinical signs of diseases affecting the urinary tract, the integument and haematopoietic system, the digestive tract, the respiratory tract, the eye, sexually transmitted diseases, obstetric and perinatal infections, vector borne infections, multisystem zoonoses and the immunocompromised host.

Enrolment restrictions

Pre-requisite

Learning activities

Intensive School

Learning resources

Additional resources required by students

Students attending compulsory intensive schools on Charles Sturt campuses will incur costs associated with travel, accommodation and required resources.