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Medical Microbiology Practical Course
Praktikum Medizinische Mikrobiologie
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Abstract
Basic Training in Practical Medical Microbiology
Objective
Supplement to the parallel lecture in Medical Microbiology. Analysis of simulated clinical specimens using classical methods of Medical Microbiology (microscopy, culture etc.). Main aims are the detection and identification of bacterial, mycobacterial and mycological pathogens as well as microbial susceptibility testing. Safe lab-technical handling is imperative, because pathogens of risk groups 1 and 2 are cultured. Therefore aseptic techniques need to be learned together with the basics in sterilization, disinfection and preservation. Basics of Bio-Safety.
Content
Simulated patient specimens representing ca. 50 realistically constructed cases are analysed. The students work in groups and gain insight into the procedures in a routine clinical microbiological laboratory. Using a scriptum, they learn how to identify pathogens and test them for antimicrobial susceptibility. As single groups can work only on a fraction of the cases, results and observations are shared by short presentations through all groups.
Resources
Lecture Notes
The scriptum (in German) will be distributed at the beginning of the course. It contains all protocols necessary for the practical work
Literature
- Kayser, Bienz, Eckert, Zinkernagel, Medizinische Mikrobiologie, Thieme, Stuttgart, New York (2005). 11th ed.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise |
Praktikum Medizinische Mikrobiologie
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
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20 h semesterly |
Offered In
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Laboratory Courses 3rd Year (Respective lectures must be attended before/together with the Laboratory Courses, except for Medicinal Microbiology. Special schedule for the Laboratory Courses.)
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