Infections of the pregnant woman and the newborn
Code
21222
Academic unit
NOVA Medical School | Faculdade de Ciências Médicas
Department
Medical Bacteriology
Credits
6
Teacher in charge
Profª. Doutora Rita Maria Rodrigues Teixeira de Castro
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
To know and to understand the physiological changes during pregnancy. To know the most relevant agents of infectious diseases, in particular those with importance when associated with pregnancy; prevention, effect on the course of pregnancy and influence in the foetus and newborn.
To perform autonomously the techniques used in the laboratory diagnosis of some of these infections and to interpret the results. To deliver scientific presentations and to write reports and scientific papers.
Prerequisites
n/a
Subject matter
Women and pregnancy. Newborn susceptibility to infections. Pregnant and newborn viral infections. Pregnant and newborn sexually transmitted infections. Congenital syphilis. Group B streptococcus (GBS) infection in pregnant woman and in the newborn. HIV in pregnant woman and in the newborn. Toxoplasmosis and pregnancy.
Clinical and laboratory diagnosis. Laboratory diagnosis of infections by GBS, Listeria monocytogenes and Escherichia coli. Practical laboratory work.
Bibliography
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Prevention of Perinatal Group B Streptococcal Disease Revised Guidelines from CDC, 2010. MMWR 2010;59. No. RR10.
STI/HIV in reproductive Health and pediatrics pp. 14931727 in Sexually Transmitted Diseases Holmes K, Sparling P, Stamm W. McGrawHill 4 edition (2007).
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 some agents of infection with particular relevance in pregnancy and in the newborn, as well as in the laboratory diagnosis of these microorganisms. 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), written reports and final exam.