Midwifery REPLICA C - ASL VITERBO

Classification of microorganisms: bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Structure and functions of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Bacteria: general organization, morphology, physiology, and spore formation. Bacterial virulence factors and toxins. Fungi: morphological characteristics and modes of reproduction. Viruses: structure and composition of the viral particle; stages of the replication cycle, assembly, and release. Infections: exogenous and endogenous infections, sources, and routes of transmission. Antimicrobial agents: antibiotics, mechanisms of action, and susceptibility testing. Vaccines and principles of immunoprophylaxis. Control of microorganisms: disinfection and sterilization methods. Infectious agents and main related clinical conditions.

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