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535-0165-00L 1 Credits BSC D-CHAB

Clinical Microbiology

Medizinische Mikrobiologie

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Adrian Egli
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:56

Abstract

Thorough knowlegde of major pathogens involved in infectious diseases; principles of laboratory diagnosis of pathogenic bacteria and fungi.

Objective

Thorough knowlegde of all major pathogens involved in infectious diseases; principles of laboratory diagnosis of pathogenic bacteria and fungi.

Content

Basics and principles of clinical microbiology: - host-pathogen interaction - symptoms and diagnosis of major bacterial pathogens - therapeutic regimens commonly used against bacterial disease - major aspects of medical mycology, virology and parasitology - epidemiology - Exploring Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications in Microbiology

Resources

Literature

- Madigan M.T. et al., Brock Mikrobiologie, Pearson, 15. aktualisierte Auflage 2020 - Kayser F.H. et al., Medizinische Mikrobiologie, Thieme, 14. überarbeitete Auflage 2022

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Medizinische Mikrobiologie No time listed 1 h weekly

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