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Theme I. Introduction and Objectives. Basic general rules in sample collection (3.5 Hours)

Introduction

General ground rules

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic II. Interpretation and collection of blood culture samples (9.0 Hours)

Introduction

Blood culture techniques

Extraction/collection

Processing

Interpretation and reporting of results

Automated reading systems

Use of quantitative methods

Special micro-organisms

Quality control

Recommendations

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic III. Interpretation and collection of urine culture samples (3.5 Hours)

Introduction

Sample collection

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic IV. Interpretation and collection of samples in the Gastrointestinal Tract (6.9 Hours)

Introduction

Pathophysiology

Epidemiology

Stool analysis: stool culture

High digestive samples

Biopsies and samples obtained by endoscopy

Other low digestive samples

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic V. Interpretation and collection of samples in Respiratory Tract (4.2 Hours)

Introduction

Upper respiratory tract

Lower respiratory tract

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic VI. Interpretation and Collection of Cerebrospinal Fluid Samples (5.6 Hours)

Introduction

Sample extraction

Aetiology of meningitis

Transport of the sample

Processing

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic VII. Interpretation and collection of samples in Organic Liquids (5.6 Hours)

Introduction

Pleural fluid

Peritoneal and peritoneal dialysis fluid

Joint fluid

Pericardial fluid

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic VIII. Interpretation and collection of specimens in Genital Tract (4.2 Hours)

Introduction

Samples from the female genital tract

Male genital tract

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic IX. Interpretation and collection of samples in Processing of other samples (8.3 Hours)

Introduction

Ocular exudates

Otic exudates

Skin and soft tissue exudates

Dental samples

Catheters and drains

Biopsies

Necropsies

Bone marrow aspirate

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic X. Interpretation and collection of samples in special microorganism research (5.6Hours)

Anaerobes

Mycobacteria

Mushrooms

Parasites

Virus

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XI. Genus Staphylococcus (6.3 Hours)

Introduction

Epidemiology

Ranking

Diagnosis

Treatment

Prevention

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XII. Bacteria of the genera Streptococcus and Enterococcus (7.6 Hours)

Streptococcus

Group A Streptococcus infections

Group B streptococcal infections

Group F and G streptococcal infections

Streptococcus pneumoniae infections

Group viridans streptococcal infections

Anaerobic streptococcal infections

Enterococcus

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XIII. Bacteria of the genus Bacillus (4.2 Hours)

Introduction

Bacillus anthracis: anthrax

Bacillus cereus

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XIV. Other Gram Positive Bacilli (6.3 Hours)

Genus Corynebacterium

Corynebacterium diphtheriae

Other corynebacteria

Listeria monocytogenes

Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae

Gardnerella vaginalis

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XV. Genus Neisseria (4.2 Hours)

Introduction

Neisseria meningitidis

Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XVI. Enterobacteriaceae (8.3 Hours)

Introduction

Escherichia coli infections

Klebsiella, Enterobacter and Serratia infections

Proteus, morganella and providence infections

Other enterobacteria

Salmonella infections

Shigella spp infections

Yersinia spp infections

Other Yersinia infections

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XVII. Bacteria of the Genus Vibrionaceae (4.2 Hours)

Introduction

Genus vibrio

Genus aeromonas and plesiomonas

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XVIII. Campylobacter and Helicobacter Genera (3.5 Hours)

Genus campylobacter

Helicobacter pylori

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XIX. Genus Pseudomona and related non-fermenting bacteria (5.6 Hours)

Introduction

Pseudomona aeruginosa

Stenotrophomonas maltophilia

Acinetobacter

Moraxella

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XX. Haemophilus, Actinobacillus and Pasteurella (4.2 Hours)

Haemophilus

Pasteurella

Actinobacillus

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XXI. Bordetella, Francisella and Brucella (4.2 Hours)

Bordetella

Francisella

Brucella

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XXII. Legionella and other gram-negative bacilli (6.3 Hours)

Legionella

Cardiobacterium

Eikenella and flavobacterium

Bartonella

Calymmatobacterium: Donovanosis or granuloma inguinale

Rat bite fever

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XXIII. Anaerobic Gram-positive cocci and non-sporulating bacilli (4.2 Hours)

Introduction

Gram-positive anaerobic cocci

Gram-positive anaerobic non-sporulating bacilli

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XXIV. Gram positive anaerobic sporulating bacilli: Clostridium SPP (4.9 Hours)

Gram-positive anaerobic sporulating bacilli: Clostridium spp.

Clostridium tetani

Clostridium botulinum

Other clostridium infections

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XXV. Anaerobic Gram-negative bacteria (6.9 Hours)

General characteristics and epidemiology

Ranking

Virulence factors

Pathogenesis and determinants of pathogenicity

Clinic

Diagnosis

Treatment and prophylaxis

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XXVI. Nocardia and related Actinomycetes (5.6 Hours)

Introduction

Nocardia

Actinomadura

Streptomyces and nocardiopsis

Rhodococcus. Micropolyspores and thermoactinomycetes

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XXVII. Other mycobacteria: Mycobacterium Leprae (3.5 Hours)

Introduction

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XXVIII. Atypical Mycobacteria (3.5 Hours)

Mycobacterium leprae

Atypical mycobacteria

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XXIX. Treponema (6.9 Hours)

Introduction

Aetiology

Epidemiology

Pathogenesis

Clinic

Laboratory diagnostics

Treatment of syphilis

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XXX. Leptospirosis and Borreliosis (3.5 Hours)

Leptospirosis

Borreliosis

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XXXI. Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma (4.9 Hours)

Introduction

Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Ureaplasma urealyticum

Mycoplasma hominis

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XXXII. Ricketsiaceae (4.9 Hours)

Introduction

Spotted fevers

Typhoid fevers

Other Rickettsial diseases

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Topic XXXIII. Chlamydiae (4.9 Hours)

Chlamydiae

Chlamydia trachomatis

Chlamydia psittaci

Chlamydia pneumoniae

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Annex I Topic XXXIII. Pathogens of interest in bioterrorism (6.9 Hours)

Introduction

Evidence to suspect infection from a biological agent due to bioterrorism

Smallpox

Anthrax

Questions frequently asked by health professionals about anthrax

Frequently asked questions to health professionals about their patients' concerns

of being affected by anthrax

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Annex II Topic XXXIII. Prevention and management of chemical poisoning in major incidents (5.6 Hours)

Epidemiological alert

Chemicals for major incidents

Biological Terrorism

Protection-related problems

Chemical agents

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Human Infection with avian influenza virus H5N1 (Avian Influenza) (9.0 Hours)

What is avian influenza?

Developments and current situation

Transmission mechanisms in humans

Clinical manifestations

Diagnosis

Prevention and treatment

Antiviral treatment

Advice to travellers

Measures to prevent H5N1 influenza virus infection in humans

Preparedness and response plans

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (4.2 Hours)

Introduction

General information for the population

Viruses in defiance

Atypical pneumonia and genetic engineering

Summary

Self-assessment

Additional information

Country

Chile

Duration

200 hrs

Certification

AST - ALCALA

Ranking

Procedures

Documentation