Medicine - Course - Microbiology for Pediatrics

Classification of micro-organisms with emphasis on important pathogens, Normal flora of Man, Pathogenesis, Laboratory diagnosis, Mechanism of action of antibiotics and microbial resistance, Anaerobic infection, opportunistic infection, hand-washing. Basic immunology, innate immunity and natural defense mechanisms, Immunoglobulin structure and function, Hypersensitivity and immunity to tumors, Vaccines, Immunosuppression.