Course description

Clinical bacteriology focuses on the identification, diagnosis, and treatment of bacterial infections in humans. It involves laboratory techniques like culturing, staining, and antibiotic susceptibility testing to detect pathogens. This field plays a crucial role in disease prevention, antimicrobial therapy, and public health management.

What will i learn?

• Identify the appropriate laboratory strategies for the diagnosis of different infectious syndromes and the samples of choice for various complications.
• Understand the bacterial isolation techniques.
• Demonstrate the antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
• Comprehend the principles of bacteriological examination of water, milk, food, and air.
• Evaluate the significance of air bacteriology in healthcare facilities.