INFECTIOUS DISEASES 2

Integrated educational activity

Course Sheet

Academic Year of enrolment:

2018/2019

Optional/Mandatory:

Compulsory

Degree:

5-year Single Cycle Master's Degree Programme in VETERINARY MEDICINE

Language:

Italian

Moduls:

PUBLIC HEALTH

2 credits
INFECTIOUS DISEASES II

4 credits

Credits:

Programme Year:

Hours of classroom activity:

Prerequisites:

Microbiology , General Pathology and Epidemiology knowledge are preparatory to the exam of the course , particularly with regard to the etiological characteristics of microorganisms, mechanisms of virulence, immunity and anatomo pathological as well as the main methods used in the diagnosis of infectious diseases

AF code:

40001230

Assessment Methods

Verification of learning:

- During the verification of the results, the acquired knowledge, clarity of presentation, connection skills, rigor and communication skills will be evaluated. The student must have the ability to apply and integrate knowledge to solve problems related to pathologies and the ability to communicate and be able to clearly describe, to specialist and non-specialist interlocutors, the topics covered during the lessons;
At the end of the course, the student must demonstrate that:
- Having a correct approach towards domestic species, in particular equines and pets, respecting animal welfare;
- Handle and contain animal patients in a safe and pet-friendly manner and instruct others in helping the veterinarian perform these techniques;
- Be able to perform a clinical and laboratory diagnosis of the pathologies treated in the course;
- Knowing how to undertake direct and indirect prevention and prophylaxis measures to be adopted in the farms of the aforementioned species in general and in the presence of pathological phenomena in particular;
- Knowing how to collect information regarding the health and hygiene aspects of farms and the solutions to be adopted to solve any problems that may arise;
- Knowing how to evaluate the interconnection between animal and human health and the environment in the presence of zoonotic diseases and the effects on human health;
- Knowing how to collect, store and transport samples, select appropriate diagnostic tests, interpret and understand the limitations of test results;
- Clearly communicate and collaborate with referral and diagnostic services, also providing appropriate history; - Correctly apply the principles of biosecurity in equine and pet farms.
- Know the principles of the eradication plans
- Be aware of the risks in the management of infectious diseases for biosecurity and national and international trade;
- Know the structure of the National Health Service and, in particular, the skills of the Veterinarian who works within the NHS and the freelancer;
- Know the methods of intervention of the veterinarian, based on the laws in force, in the presence or suspicion of an infectious disease;
- Know the role and skills of the Veterinarian in the different areas of the ASL;
- Know the necessary measures to be taken to respect animal welfare.
The exercises on pets will take place at the ODV and the student, before the exam, must deliver to the teacher a report on a clinical case of infectious disease followed at the veterinary educational hospital. The exam will take place with an oral test (remotely using the Microsoft Teams platform if still in a COVID emergency situation).

Teaching period

Second semester

Objectives

The general objective of the course is to provide the student with knowledge and skills on Infectious Diseases affecting domestic animals with particular reference to pathologies involving pets and the equine species and integrating, at the end of the two Infectious Diseases Courses, fundamental aspects of veterinary public health.
The course also allows the acquisition of the following day one competences:
- (1.10) Use professional skills to contribute to the advancement of veterinary knowledge and the One Health concept, in order to improve animal health and welfare, quality of animal care and veterinary public health;
- (1.15) Obtain an accurate and relevant medical history of the individual animal or group of animals and its environment;
- (1.16) Handle and contain animal patients in a safe and animal-friendly manner and instruct others in helping the veterinarian perform these techniques;
- (1.21) Collect, store and transport samples, select appropriate diagnostic tests, interpret and understand the limitations of test results;
- (1.22) Clearly communicate and collaborate with referral and diagnostic services, also providing an appropriate chronology of events;
- (1.24) Recognize the signs of possible notifiable, reported and zoonotic diseases, and take appropriate action, including notification to competent authorities;
- (1.28) Apply the principles of biosecurity correctly;
- (1.33) Carry out a systematic macroscopic post mortem examination, record observations, sample tissues, store and transport them;
- (1.36) Provide advice and implement prevention and eradication programs appropriate to the species and in line with accepted standards of animal health, welfare and public health.

Contents

Lessons in the infectious disease module will focus on the main infectious diseases of equines and companion animals. They will concern the symptomatological aspects, the pathological lesions, the course and prognosis, the clinical, pathological and laboratory diagnosis and the direct and indirect prophylaxis, with particular attention to the clinical and differential diagnostic approach. Therapeutic and veterinary police notes will also be given. The lessons of the veterinary public health module will focus on learning the correct and appropriate terminology used in veterinary public health, on knowledge of the organization of the National Health Service, of the international reference bodies in public health, of the skills of the Veterinary Services of the ASL, the tools necessary to manage a health emergency, epidemic surveillance systems and permanent veterinary surveillance activities, rules on animal welfare and biosecurity in farms.

Recommended Bibliography

R. FARINA E F. SCATOZZA - " MALATTIE INFETTIVE DEGLI ANIMALI" UTET, TORINO 1998
HAGAN E BRUNER - " MALATTIE INFETTIVE DEGLI ANIMALI DOMESTICI", EDITORIALE GRASSO 1995.
Edizioni Medico Scientifiche : Guida all’esercizio della professione del Medico Veterinario - FNOVI

Teaching Methods

Lectures and exercises in small groups at the veterinary teaching hospital and companies affiliated with the Department of Veterinary Medicine. The course is directed more toward the practical and logical deductive reasoning rather than acquisition mnemonic notions . This will enable the student to assess the type of fight strategy to be taken as a result of reasoning arising from the knowledge of the pathogenesis and ezio - epidemiological of various diseases , to apply the correct diagnostic modalities , to learn the tools needed to manage an emergency character health and to comply with its obligations in accordance with the rules laid down by the National Health and the general rules provided for in Europe

Contacts/More Information

Students will have access to Self.studenti UNISS platform to all the presentations on the topics covered in the lessons . Auxiliary teaching aids , in the form of films and slides , will be used mainly to highlight the symptoms and course of diseases , otherwise difficult to see during the course. Such additional material will be proposed during the course and will be available to students who wish to see him during the exam

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