Medical Microbiology 2

Catalog description

Continuation of concepts presented in MLSC 4124 /7124. Topics include: 1) enteric Gram-negative bacilli; 2) non-glucose-fermentative Gram-negative bacilli; 3) medical mycology; 4) medical parasitology; and 5) medical microbiology review (including specimen processing) using a human organ system approach. Taxonomy epidemiology, pathogenicity and treatment of selected microbes are explored. Weekly laboratory sessions reinforce and augment lecture topics, as well as further examine the isolation and identification/detection of medically-significant bacteria, fungi and parasites. Students recognize potential bacterial pathogens in culture settings versus commensal organisms and correlate findings to medical scenarios. Lab fee.