Zoonotic Diseases and Miscellaneous

MI8.1 Enumerate the microbial agents and their vectors causing Zoonotic diseases. Describe the morphology, mode of transmission, pathogenesis and discuss the clinical course laboratory diagnosis and prevention

MI8.2 Describe the etio-pathogenesis of opportunistic infections (OI) and discuss the factors contributing to the occurrence of OI, and the

laboratory diagnosis

MI8.3 Describe the role of oncogenic viruses in the evolution of virus associated malignancy

MI8.4 Describe the etiologic agents of emerging Infectious diseases. Discuss the clinical course and diagnosis

MI8.5 Define Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) and enumerate the types. Discuss the factors that contribute to the development of HAI and the methods for prevention

MI8.6 Describe the basics of Infection control

MI8.7 Demonstrate Infection control practices and use of Personal

MI8.8 Describe the methods used and significance of assessing the microbial contamination of food, water and air

MI8.9 Discuss the appropriate method of collection of samples in the performance of laboratory tests in the detection of microbial agents causing infectious diseases.

MI8.13 Choose the appropriate laboratory test in the diagnosis of the infectious disease

MI8.14 Demonstrate confidentiality pertaining to patient identity in laboratory results

MI8.15 Choose and Interpret the results of the laboratory tests used in diagnosis of the infectious disease

MI8.16 Describe the National Health Programs in the prevention of common infectious disease (for information purpose only as taught in CM)