Course description

Clinical bacteriology is the study of bacteria that cause diseases in humans. It involves identifying bacterial pathogens, understanding their mechanisms of infection, and determining appropriate treatments. This field plays a crucial role in diagnosing bacterial infections, antibiotic susceptibility testing, and infection control in healthcare settings.

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.