Clinical Microbiology and Parasitology

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A. GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY:
1. Concept of medical microbiology and parasitology
2. Bacteria
3. Fungi
4. Viruses
5. Parasites: protozoa and helminths
6. Microbial genetics
7. Action of physical and chemical agents on microorganisms

B. PATHOGENY OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND MICROBIAL IMMUNOLOGY:
1. Interrelationship between host and microorganism
2. Non-specific defence mechanisms
3. Factors that determine pathogenic action
4. Specific defence mechanisms

C. BASIC PRINCIPLES IN THE DIAGNOSIS, EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PROPHYLAXIS OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES:
1. Laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases
2. Epidemiology and prophylaxis of infectious diseases
3. Immunity to infection: Vaccines and serums

D. CHEMOTHERAPY:
1. Antibacterial and antifungal agents
2. Antiviral agents: antiparasitic agents

E. SYSTEMATIC BACTERIOLOGY

F. SYSTEMATIC MYCOLOGY
1. Superficial, cutaneous and subcutaneous mycosis
2. Systemic mycosis
3. Opportunistic mycosis

G. SYSTEMATIC VIROLOGY

H. SYSTEMATIC PARASITOLOGY