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General and oral microbiology 370


 
Module code GOM 370
Qualification Undergraduate
Faculty Faculty of Health Sciences
Module content

Infectious diseases in the various body systems:
This module is an introduction to infectious diseases occurring in the various body systems. The block will cover the diseases caused by the organisms, pathogenesis, specimen collection, laboratory diagnosis as well as management (treatment, prevention and control) of these infections.
Oral microbiology:
This module will provide knowledge to dental students about clinical microbiology and infectious diseases as well as basic principles for the recognition and identification of infectious agents relevant to the discipline of dentistry. Furthermore, the role of relevant organisms that are associated with the oral cavity in health and disease and understand diagnosis and be able to recognise patients with infections related to dentistry.
Module credits 23.00
Prerequisites No prerequisites.
Contact time Lectures, tutorials, practicals and symposia
Language of tuition English
Academic organisation Medical Microbiology
Period of presentation Year
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