Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change,
in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
3 credits
45.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Bogaerts Pierre; Kabamba-Mukadi Benoît (coordinator); Scohy Anaïs;
Language
French
Main themes
General themes In the first part of the course, fundamental notions of virology are thoroughly revised: virus definition, structure of viral particles and classification, study of the replication of different groups of viruses, critical evaluation of virological methods, viral therapeutics (immunisation, serotherapy, antivirals). In the second part certain viruses, which are important in human pathology, are systematically reviewed.
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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To give to the student a training in general virology and in medical virology |
Content
Contents and methods Contents: Structure, morphology, biochemistry of viruses and examples of cycles Nucleic acid replication in different virus groups Principles of prevention, of vaccination and of treatment Viral diagnosis Specific subjects: HIV, hepatitis viruses, herpesviridae, viruses and pregnancy, viruses and immune suppression This list is not complete and may be modified according to opportunities in the different years. Our purpose is to review in depths a few viruses.
Other information
Prerequisite is to have followed a basic course in virology (microbiology in MED13, MCBL1330, virology in FARM22, FARM 2281, or microbiology part 2 in DENT 21, MCBL2117) 45 hours of practical exercises are only intended for pharmacists specialising in laboratory medicine. Evaluation is by an oral examination
Faculty or entity
SBIM
