Problem-based learning approach in microbiology /

Problem-based Learning Approach in Microbiology, is an organ-based study of microbiology and infectious diseases using real patient problems (cases) and cases edited for educational purposes. This approach uses case studies to stimulate interactive learning and to facilitate basic knowledge for clin...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Bindayna, Khalid Mubarak
Corporate Author:	ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors:	Al-Salman, Jameela
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge, MA : Academic Press, 2023.
Series:	Developments in microbiology
Subjects:	Microbiology > Study and teaching. Problem-based learning. Active learning. Microbiology > study and teaching. Problem-Based Learning Microbiologie > Étude et enseignement. Apprentissage par problèmes. Apprentissage par l'action. Microbiology > Study and teaching Problem-based learning Electronic books.
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Table of Contents:

Front Cover
Problem-Based Learning Approach in Microbiology
Copyright Page
Dedication
Contents
Acknowledgment
How to use this book
1 Basic concepts in microbiology and immunology
Problem number 1.1: antibiotics
Diagnosis
Treatment
Follow-up and outcome
Question and answer
Learning objectives
Discussion
Differential diagnosis
Background
Classification
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
Clinical significance
Adverse reactions
Antibiotic resistance
Key take-aways
Problem number 1.2: sterilization
Question and answer
Learning objectives
Discussion
Background
Classification of medical devices and equipment
Reprocessing of patient care devices
Sterilization and disinfection methods based on types of microorganisms
Cleaning and decontamination of inanimate surfaces
Management of resistant pathogens
Key take-aways
Problem number 1.3: fever
Diagnosis
Treatment and support
Follow-up and outcome
Question and answer
Learning objectives
Discussion
Background
Pathophysiology
Physiologic reactions to the pyrogenic process
Clinical significance
Clinical manifestations and complications
Diagnostic approach
Treatment and management
Key take-aways
Problem number 1.4: food poisoning caused by Shigella flexneri
Diagnosis
Treatment
Follow-up and outcome
Question and answer
Learning objectives
Discussion
Differential diagnosis
Background
Etiological agent
Shigella flexneri
Classification and morphology
Epidemiology
Virulence and pathogenicity
Immune response
Clinical manifestations and complications
Diagnosis
Treatment and prevention
Key take-aways
Problem number 1.5: immunodeficiency
Diagnosis
Treatment and therapy
Follow-up and outcome.
Question and answer
Learning objectives
Discussion
Background
Etiology
Pathophysiology
Clinical manifestations and complications
Diagnostic approach
Treatment and management
Key take-aways
References
2 Infections of the central and sensory nervous system
Problem number 2.1: Tetanus caused by Clostridium tetani infection
Diagnosis
Treatment
Question and answer
Learning objectives
Discussion
Differential diagnosis
Background
Etiological agent
Clostridium tetani
Classification and morphology
Epidemiology
Pathogenicity and pathogenesis
Resistance
Clinical manifestations
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prevention
Key take-aways
Problem number 2.2: Shingles caused by herpes zoster virus infection
Diagnosis
Treatment
Question and answer
Learning objectives
Discussion
Differential diagnosis
Background
Etiological agent
Herpes zoster virus
Classification and morphology
Epidemiology
Pathogenicity
Immune responses
Clinical manifestations
Laboratory diagnosis
Treatment
Prevention
Key take-aways
Problem number 2.3: Preseptal cellulitis caused by Hemophilus influenzae infection
Diagnosis
Treatment
Question and answer
Learning objectives
Discussion
Differential diagnosis
Background
Etiological agent
Hemophilus influenzae
Classification and morphology
Epidemiology
Virulence and pathogenicity
Clinical manifestations
Laboratory diagnosis
Treatment and prevention
Key take-aways
Problem number 2.4: Subdural empyema caused by Streptococcus pyogenes infection
Diagnosis
Treatment
Question and answer
Learning objectives
Discussion
Differential diagnosis
Background
Etiological agent
Streptococcus pyogenes
Classification and morphology
Epidemiology.
Virulence and pathogenicity
Clinical manifestations and complications
Laboratory diagnosis
Treatment and prevention
Key take-aways
References
3 Infections of the gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary system
Problem number 3.1: Klebsiella pneumoniae liver abscess caused due to Klebsiella pneumoniae infection
Diagnosis
Treatment
Question and answer
Learning objectives
Discussion
Differential diagnosis
Discussion
Background
Etiological agent
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Classification and morphology
Epidemiology
Virulence and resistance
Pathogenicity
Immune response
Clinical manifestations
Diagnosis
Treatment
Key take-aways
Problem number 3.2: Liver failure caused by cytomegalovirus-induced hepatitis
Diagnosis
Treatment
Question and answer
Learning objectives
Discussion
Differential diagnosis
Background
Etiological agent
Human cytomegalovirus
Classification and morphology
Epidemiology
Pathogenicity
Immune responses
Clinical manifestations
Laboratory diagnosis
Treatment and prevention
Key take-aways
Problem number 3.3: Ulcerative colitis caused by rotavirus infection
Diagnosis
Treatment
Follow-up and outcome
Question and answer
Learning objectives
Discussion
Differential diagnosis
Background
Etiological agent
Rotavirus
Classification and morphology
Epidemiology
Pathogenicity and pathogenesis
Immune responses
Clinical manifestations and complications
Diagnosis
Treatment and management
Prevention
Key take-aways
Problem number 3.4: Gastric ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori
Diagnosis
Treatment
Follow-up and outcome
Question and answer
Learning objectives
Discussion
Differential diagnosis
Background
Etiological agent
Helicobacter pylori.
Classification and morphology
Epidemiology
Pathogenicity and pathogenesis
Immune responses
Clinical manifestations and complications
Diagnosis
Treatment and management
Prevention
Key take-aways
References
4 Infections of the respiratory system
Problem number 4.1: Community-acquired pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
Current (on-going) medications
Diagnosis
Treatment
Question and answer
Learning objectives
Discussion
Differential diagnosis
Background
Etiological agent
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Classification and morphology
Epidemiology
Resistance
Virulence
Immune response and pathogenicity
Clinical manifestations
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prevention
Key take-aways
Problem number 4.2: Cystic fibrosis exacerbated by Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection
Diagnosis
Treatment
Question and answer
Learning objectives
Discussion
Differential diagnosis
Background
Etiological agent
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Classification and morphology
Epidemiology
Pathogenicity
Resistance, virulence, and immune response
Clinical manifestations
Diagnosis
Treatment
Key take-aways
Problem number 4.3: Acute bronchiolitis caused by respiratory syncytial virus
Diagnosis
Treatment
Question and answer
Learning objectives
Discussion
Differential diagnosis
Background
Etiological agent
Respiratory syncytial virus
Classification and morphology
Epidemiology
Immune response and pathogenicity
Clinical manifestations
Diagnosis
Treatment and prevention
Key take-aways
Problem number 4.4: Chronic productive cough and low-grade fever caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection
Diagnosis
Treatment
Follow-up and outcome
Question and answer
Learning objectives
Discussion.
Differential diagnosis
Background
Etiological agent
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Classification and morphology
Epidemiology
Pathogenicity and pathogenesis
Immune response
Resistance
Clinical manifestations and complications
Diagnosis
Treatment
Key take-aways
References
5 Infections of the cardiovascular system
Problem number 5.1: Rheumatic heart disease caused by Streptococcus viridans infection
Diagnosis
Treatment
Follow-up
Outcome
Diagnosis
Treatment
Question and answer
Learning objectives
Discussion
Differential diagnosis
Background
Etiological agent
Streptococcus viridans
Classification and morphology
Epidemiology
Pathogenicity and pathogenesis
Clinical manifestations and complications
Diagnosis
Treatment and management
Key take-aways
Problem number 5.2: Cardiomyopathy caused by Coxsackie B virus infection
Ongoing medications
Diagnosis
Question and answer
Learning objectives
Discussion
Differential diagnosis
Background
Etiological agent
Coxsackie B virus
Classification and morphology
Epidemiology
Pathogenicity and pathogenesis
Immune responses
Clinical manifestations and complications
Diagnosis
Treatment and prevention
Key take-aways
Problem number 5.3: Cardiovascular complications caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection
Diagnosis
Treatment
Question and answer
Learning objectives
Discussion
Differential diagnosis
Background
Etiological agent
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
Classification and morphology
Epidemiology
Pathogenicity and pathogenesis
Host immune response
Clinical manifestations and complications
Diagnosis
Treatment and management
Prevention and control
Key take-aways.