MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS
Medicine Handbook 1996
Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Infectious
diseases
Dr G Cross (Microbiology)
Objectives By building upon the fundamental principles of infection and
immunity acquired in MED2052, this unit aims to give the student knowledge and
understanding of the aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of the
more commonly encountered infectious diseases of skin, respiratory tract,
genital tract, gastrointestinal tract and central nervous system; an
understanding of the laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis of infections;
a familiarity with the means of controlling microbial infections; and a
thorough understanding of infection control procedures.
Synopsis The processes and the organisms involved in infectious disease,
the response of the individual to these processes and the role of infections in
the community. Skills and knowledge to begin the diagnosis of infection will be
amplified by the practical work which, when completed, will enable students to
carry out the basic procedures that are recommended for diagnosis of infections
in general. At a community level, students will examine the ways in which
infectious diseases are spread, their impact upon the community and methods
that are used in the control of such diseases.
Assessment Written examination (2 hrs): 100%
Recommended texts
- Baron S Medical microbiology 3rd edn, Churchill Livingstone, 1990
- Mandell G, Douglas R G and Bennett J E Principles and practice of
infectious disease 4rd edn, Wiley, 1995
- Mims C A and others Medical microbiology Mosby, 1993
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