Nursing REPLICA M - ROMA AZIENDA S.CAMILLO-FORLANINI (S.CAMILLO)

Structure and classification of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Mechanisms of pathogenicity and virulence factors. Modes of infection transmission and the epidemiological chain. Principles of prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Sterilization, disinfection, and antisepsis. Introduction to clinical microbiology and antimicrobial resistance.

Murray P.R., Rosenthal K.S., Pfaller M.A. Medical Microbiology, Elsevier, latest edition. Madigan M., Martinko J., Bender K., Brock – Biology of Microorganisms, Pearson. Lecture notes and teaching materials provided by the instructor.