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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 15:13:07

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
graded semester performance
Wird zusammen mit dem Praktikum geprüft.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Medizinische Mikrobiologie
2. Semesterhaelfte ab 13.11.
  • Tue 09:45-11:30 (HCI G 7)
1 h weekly

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