The student must learn the biological and pathogenic characteristics of microrganisms that play a role in
human pathology, with reference to fungi. He must acquire appropriate knowledge on the relationships
between fungi and host in normal and pathological conditions, identify the transmission pathways,
and know the characteristics, the activity, the mechanism of action and resistance of the main antifungal drugs.
The student must also know the main methods for the cultivation and identification of a fungus. He
must acquire appropriate knowledge on the principles of microbiologic laboratory methods including
appropriate specimen collection.
1. General characteristics of fungi and their metabolism
2. Mechanisms of pathogenicity
3. Mycosis: classification and epidemiology
4.The dimorphism
5.Pathogenic fungi:
a. Primary pathogens: Dermathophytes, Dimorficfungi
b. Opportunistic pathogens
i.Yeasts: Candida, Cryptococcus, Malassezia,Trichosporon
ii. Filamentous fungi: Aspergillus, Fusarium, Zygomycetes
c. Etiology of subcutaneous mycosis
6. Antifungal drugs
7. Laboratory diagnosis of the mycoses
Bendinelli - Chezzi - Dettori - Manca - Morace - Polonelli – Tufano - Microbiologia Medica - Gli agenti infettivi dell' uomo: biologia, azione patogena, laboratorio- MONDUZZI EDITORE -
3. Micologia