9. Pathogenesis of infectious disease Questions What are the basic determinants of pathogenicity? What are Koch’s postulates? Compare the mechanisms whereby microorganisms evade host defences. Contamination of the body occurs…
29. Human immunodeficiency viruses and the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome Questions What are the basic features of the HIV virion? What are the principles of diagnosis of HIV infection? How are…
17. Encephalitis and other nervous system infections Questions What are the causes of encephalitis? What are the different types of myelitis? What are the features of brain abscess? What are…
24. Urinary tract infections Questions Who is at risk of a urinary tract infection? How is uncomplicated urinary tract infection defined? How is the diagnosis of a urinary tract infection…
25. Genital tract infections Questions Which genital tract infections are common? Which are the infectious agents of urethritis? Which are the infectious agents of genital ulcers? Host susceptibility and epidemiology…
14. Lower respiratory tract infections Questions Which lower respiratory tract infections are common? What are the clinical features of respiratory tract infections? What is the clinical management of community-acquired pneumonia?…
46 Oral microbiology Questions Give two clinical examples of systemic infections caused by oral bacteria What is the pathogenesis of dental decay? Oral microbiology has been placed at the end…
32. Tropical infections Questions Which infections are common in the returning traveller? What are the infectious agents of viral hepatitis? Which infectious agents cause dysentery? Tropical infections are endemic in…
42. Antiviral therapy Questions What are the potential targets for antiviral therapy What are the available antiviral drugs? In 1990, there were only five licensed antiviral drugs; in 2009 there…
39. Food, water and public health microbiology Questions How do food products become contaminated with microorganisms? How can contamination be prevented? What is the role of public health in the…
