Sexually Transmitted Infections
Code
21218
Academic unit
NOVA Medical School | Faculdade de Ciências Médicas
Department
Medical Bacteriology / Medical Virology
Credits
6
Teacher in charge
Profª. Doutora Rita Maria Rodrigues Teixeira de Castro
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
To understand, to analyze and to discuss the epidemiology, prevention and control of sexually transmitted infections (STI).
To identify sexually transmitted agents.
To learn the pathogenesis, and the clinical and syndromic management of STI. To perform autonomously the different techniques used in the laboratory diagnosis of STIs and to interpret the results.
To deliver scientific presentations and to write reports and scientific papers.
Prerequisites
n/a
Subject matter
Introduction to the STI epidemiology, prevention and control. Epidemiological surveillance programs, syndromic approach. Urethritis and cervicitis. Vaginitis. Genital ulcers. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Hepatitis B and C. Cutaneous manifestations of STI. Culture and identification of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and determination of antibiotic minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs). Molecular biology techniques in the diagnosis of STI.
Bibliography
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases Holmes K, Sparling P, Stamm W. McGrawHill 4 edition (2007).
- Laboratory diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections. Ballard R, Ison C, Lewis D, Francis Ndowa, Peeling R, Piot P. WHO (2013).
- Frieden,T.R., Harold W. Jaffe, H.W., Cono, J., et al. (2015). Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2015. MMWR 2010;64 (Nº3).
Teaching method
The methods used, theoretical and theoretical-practical classes associated with practical classes and laboratory work, will allow students to obtain experience and knowledge in laboratory diagnosis of STI. The preparation of the reports will improve the ability to understand, analyse and discuss scientific themes.
Evaluation method
Theoretical and theoretical-practical classes, with lectures based on PowerPoint presentations. Practical classes based on the resolution of practical problems (clinical history) taking into account the knowledge acquired during the lectures. A theme will be given to each student, in the form of a clinical history, and they have to interpret it, to setup a laboratory work, to write a report justifying the techniques performed, with the interpretation of the results.
Students with at least 2/3 of frequency will be assessed based on three parameters: continuous assessment
(practical classes and laboratory work), seminar presentation, written report and final exam.
· Continuous assessment - practical classes and laboratory work (15%);
· Written report (35%) and final exam (50%).