Medical microbiology

Mycology

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Using a selection of mini case studies, develop skills identifying fungal pathogens using macroscopic, microscopic and molecular methods. Consider the advantages of different techniques, treatments and understand basic fungal and yeast morphology and how this can be used to reach a diagnosis.

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Learning outcomes

Recall the principles of fungal morphology, characteristics, biology, testing and treatments.
Interpret and manipulate quantitative and qualitative fungal data.
Assess available fungal data to formulate conclusions and decisions including treatment and other interventions.

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Skills

Designing and Planning Experiments

How to define the period of time required to incubate an agar plate when growing a filamentous fungi

Manipulating and Presenting Data

How to calculate the sensitivity and specificity for certain fungal germ tube staining experiments

Interpreting and Analysing Data

How to identify and diagnose fungal organisms from qualitative and quantitative data
How to highlight different morphological features and use this, alongside diagnosis data, to formulate other related conclusions

Concepts, Principles and Theories

How to determine appropriate diagnostic methods including staining and appropriate microbiological media
How to define appropriate treatment
How to define taxonomy, and reasons why fungal organisms should be identified

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Biomedical science

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Clinical biomedical science

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Medical microbiology

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