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Course unit
PARASITOLOGY AND PARASITIC DISEASES 2 (MOD. B)
AVP7080542, A.A. 2019/20
Information concerning the students who enrolled in A.Y. 2017/18
Integrated course for this unit
ECTS: details
Type |
Scientific-Disciplinary Sector |
Credits allocated |
Core courses |
VET/06 |
Parasitology and Parasitic Animal Diseases |
5.0 |
Course unit organization
Period |
Annual |
Year |
3rd Year |
Teaching method |
frontal |
Type of hours |
Credits |
Teaching hours |
Hours of Individual study |
Shifts |
Practice |
1.0 |
10 |
15.0 |
3 |
Lecture |
4.0 |
40 |
60.0 |
No turn |
Examination board
Examination board not defined
Common characteristics of the Integrated Course unit
Prerequisites:
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It is required the knowledge of general biology, with the most relevant evolutionary/genetic mechanisms differentiating the major animal groups of veterinary interest, and the basic evolutionary processes that generated the current diversity of Phyla. Basic knowledge concerning the structure and structural organization of animal organisms is also required.
Required foundation courses: Biology, Zoology, and Veterinary Histology |
Target skills and knowledge:
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The student will gain basic concepts of parasitism as cause of economic losses and social injuries, the knowledge of macro/microscopic distinctive features and life cycle of the most important parasites in veterinary and public health.
Laboratory diagnosis, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical aspects, diagnosis, therapy and control of the most important parasitic diseases of animals and zoonotic parasitic infections. |
Examination methods:
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Oral examination. |
Assessment criteria:
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Student evaluation will be conducted basing on the acquired knowledge and the ability to perform correct approaches concerning diagnosis and control of parasitic diseases. |
Specific characteristics of the Module
Course unit contents:
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Parasitic diseases of pet animals due to:
• Nematodes: ascaridosis, ancylostomosis, tricocefalosis, dirofilariosis, broncho-pulmonary infections
• Cestodes: dipylidiosis
• Protozoa: coccidiosis, giardiosis, leishmaniosis
• Ectoparasites: mange, pediculosis, pulicosis, tick infestations
The most important parasitic zoonoses:
cystic echinococcosi, trichinellosi, teniasis-cysticercosis, toxoplasmosis, criptosporidiosis, dermatofitosis, fish-borne parasitic diseases
Practical activity: Techniques useful for diagnosis of parasitic diseases (10 hours) |
Planned learning activities and teaching methods:
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The Course involve:
• theoretical training (40 hours)
• practical activity (10 hours)
Further, the course involve the organization of practical training called Tirocinio, through which the student carries on practical activity (hands on) under the supervision of the teaching staff. |
Additional notes about suggested reading:
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Slides are distributed in electronic format on the Moodle platform. Reading of “Open access” articles and the following websites are also suggested:
- DPDx: https://www.cdc.gov/
- ECDC: https://ecdc.europa.eu/
- CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/
- WHO: http://www.who.int/
- FDA: https://www.fda.gov/
- EPICEntro: http://www.epicentro.iss.it/
- ESCCAP: https://www.esccap.org/guidelines/ |
Textbooks (and optional supplementary readings) |
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Ambrosi M., Parassitologia Zootecnica. Bologna: Edagricole, 1995.
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Pampiglione S., Canestri Trotti G.,, Guida allo Studio della Parassitologia. Bologna: Esculapio, 1990.
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Casarosa L., Parassitologia degli Animali Domestici. Milano: Ambrosiana, 1985.
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Taylor M.A., Coop R.L., Wall R.L., Parassitologia e Malattie Parassitarie degli animali. Roma: EMSI, 2010.
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Urquhart M., Armour J., Duncan J.L., Dunn A.M., Jennings F.W., Parassitologia Veterinaria. Torino: UTET, 1998.
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Cancrini G., Parassitologia medica illustrata. Lombardo editore: Roma, 1996.
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Genchi M., Traldi G., Genchi C., Manuale di parassitologia veterinaria. Milano: Casa editrice Ambrosiana, 2010.
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AA.VV., Parassiti d’Italia. Mappe Parassitologiche. Napoli: Giuseppe Cringoli, 2012.
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Puccini V., Tarsitano E., Parassitologia urbana. Bologna: Edagricole, 2003.
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AA.VV., Linee guida per il trattamento ed il controllo dei parassiti degli animali da compagnia. Mappe parassitologiche. Napoli: Giuseppe Cringoli, 2015.
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Donato Traversa, Luigi Venco, Parassitologia clinica del cane e del gatto. Milano: Le Point Veterinaire Italie, 2018.
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Innovative teaching methods: Teaching and learning strategies
- Lecturing
- Laboratory
- Problem solving
- Loading of files and pages (web pages, Moodle, ...)
Innovative teaching methods: Software or applications used
- Moodle (files, quizzes, workshops, ...)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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