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Clinical Microbiology

Medizinische Mikrobiologie

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Gabriela Pfyffer von Altishofen
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:05:21

Abstract

Thorough knowlegde of all major pathogens involved in infectious diseases; principles of laboratory diagnosis of pathogenic bacteria and fungi ('wet course')

Objective

Thorough knowlegde of all major pathogens involved in infectious diseases; principles of laboratory diagnosis of pathogenic bacteria and fungi ('wet course')

Content

Basics and principles of clinical microbiology: - morphology, metabolism and genetics of bacteria - infectious diseases, epidemiology, host-pathogen interactions - pathogenesis, diagnostics, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing - therapeutic regimens commonly used against bacterial disease - aspects of medical mycology and parasitology

Resources

Literature

- Kayser, Bienz, Eckert, Zinkernagel, Medizinische Mikrobiologie, Thieme, Stuttgart, New York (2001).

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Medizinische Mikrobiologie
1. Semesterhälfte
  • Tue 09:45-11:30 (HCI G 7)
1 h weekly

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