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Microbiology
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- MI1.1Discuss notable historical events, scientific developments and contributions of key scientists in the evolution of medical microbiology. Discuss the role of microbes in health and disease
- MI1.2Describe basic morphology, physiology/characteristics, classification and common infections /diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.
- MI1.3Describe the basic principles of molecular biology and the concept and significance of studying molecular genetics. Discuss molecular techniques applied to disease diagnosis in clinical microbiology.
- MI1.4Describe the laboratory methods used to detect causative agents of infectious diseases.
- MI1.5Discuss the appropriate method of collecting and transporting samples to detect microbial agents, including instructions to be given to patients before sample collection.
- MI1.6Demonstrate the appropriate method of collection and transport of samples for the detection of microbial agents including instructions to be given to patients before sample collection.
- MI1.7Discuss the attitude & behaviors that portray respect & demonstrate respect for patient samples sent to the laboratory for performance of laboratory tests in the detection of microbial agents causing Infectious diseases
- MI1.8Discuss and demonstrate effective communication skills with patients, relatives and clinicians during sample collection and pre/post test counseling
- MI1.9Discuss & demonstrate confidentiality pertaining to patient identity in laboratory results
- MI1.10Perform Gram stain, ZN stain, and routine stool examination to identify the different causative agents of infectious diseases from the clinical specimen
- MI1.11Describe the epidemiological basis of infectious diseases and their application.
- MI1.12Classify and describe the different methods of sterilization and disinfection. Discuss the mechanism of action, application and quality control of different methods in the laboratory and in clinical and surgical practices.
- MI1.13Choose the most appropriate method of sterilization and disinfection to be used in specific situations in the laboratory, in clinical and surgical practice.
- MI2.1Explain the role of immunological mechanisms in health and disease (innate and acquired immunity).
- MI2.2Describe the structure and functions of immune system and its components (antigens, antibodies and complement systems).
- MI2.3Describe the host immune responses in Microbial infections (humoral and cellular immune response).
- MI2.4Explain the immune response in different types of infections (bacterial, mycobacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections)
- MI2.5Discuss the principles and applications of laboratory tests used in diagnostic microbiology based on the host's immune response.
- MI2.6Discuss the immunological basis of disease prevention through active and passive immune prophylaxis. Discuss the importance of herd immunity in prevention and control of infectious disease in community.
- MI2.7Describe the immunological mechanisms in immunological disorders (hypersensitivity, autoimmune disorders and immunodeficiency states) and discuss the laboratory methods used in their detection.
- MI2.8Describe the immunological mechanisms involved in transplantation, tumour immunity and their applications in disease management.
- MI3.1Describe the etiopathogenesis, clinical features, complications/sequelae and laboratory diagnosis of rheumatic fever.
- MI3.2Describe the classification, etio-pathogenesis, clinical features of Infective endocarditis (IE).
- MI3.3Discuss the diagnostic modalities of IE available with special emphasis on concept of sepsis and blood culture collection & processing.
- MI3.4Diagnose a clinically suspected case of rheumatic fever/IE based on the findings of various microscopic, serological and culture investigations.
- MI3.5Define & describe types of Pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO). Discuss the etiopathogenesis and diagnostic modalities available to rule out infective causes of PUO.
- MI3.6Classify & describe the enteric fever pathogens. Discuss the evolution of the clinical course, pathogenesis, complications, laboratory diagnosis and prevention of enteric fever.
- MI3.7Choose the most appropriate laboratory test in a suspected case of enteric fever based on the duration of illness and in a suspected case of carrier.
- MI3.8Read and interpret the results of various laboratory investigations in a suspected case of enteric fever with special emphasis on serological test results.
- MI3.9Enumerate the common infective causes of anaemia and describe the mechanisms involved in causing anaemia by them.
- MI3.10Describe the morphology, life cycle, pathogenesis, laboratory diagnosis, prevention and control of the common parasites causing anaemia.
- MI3.11Describe the morphology, life cycle, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, laboratory diagnosis and prevention of hemoparasites commonly prevalent in India (e.g. causing kala-azar, malaria, filariasis etc.)
- MI3.12Differentiate agents of malignant malaria from agents of benign malaria reported in peripheral blood smear examination/ serology and explain its clinical significance.
- MI3.13Describe the epidemiology, the etio-pathogenesis, evolution, complications, opportunistic infections, diagnosis, prevention and the principles of management of HIV
- MI4.1Define and differentiate between diarrhea, dysentery and food poisoning. Enumerate the microbial agents causing them.
- MI4.2Describe the epidemiology, morphology, pathogenesis, clinical features and diagnostic modalities of bacterial, viral, parasitic and fungal agents causing diarrhoea.
- MI4.3Describe the epidemiology, morphology, pathogenesis, clinical features and diagnostic modalities of bacterial, viral, parasitic and fungal agents causing dysentery
- MI4.4Identify the common etiologic agents of diarrhoea and dysentery by stool microscopic examination.
- MI4.5Enumerate the bacterial, viral, parasitic and fungal agents of food poisoning and discuss their pathogenesis, clinical course and laboratory diagnosis.
- MI4.6Describe the infective aetiology, pathogenesis and clinical course of Acid peptic disease (APD) and discuss the laboratory diagnosis and management of the causative agent of APD.
- MI4.7Describe the epidemiology, etiopathogenesis, clinical features and complications of viral hepatitis.
- MI4.8Discuss the modalities in laboratory diagnosis, with special emphasis on viral markers and preventive strategies for viral hepatitis caused by hepatitis viruses.
- MI4.9Suggest the most appropriate laboratory test based on history and clinical presentation in a suspected case of viral hepatitis and interpret the type and progress of viral hepatitis based on the laboratory report of viral markers in a case of infection by hepatitis virus.
- MI5.1Enumerate the microbial agents causing anaerobic infections. Describe the pathogenesis, clinical course and the laboratory diagnosis of anaerobic infections.
- MI5.2Explain the etiopathogenesis, clinical course & laboratory diagnosis of bone & joint infections caused by bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic agents.
- MI5.3Explain the etiopathogenesis, clinical course and the laboratory diagnosis of skin and soft tissue infections caused by bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic agents.
- MI5.4Differentiate between infective and non-infective lesions in the skin. Enlist microbes causing systemic disease with involvement of skin.
- MI5.5Describe the etiopathogenesis, clinical course, complications and laboratory diagnosis of mycobacterial infections involving skin & soft tissue with special emphasis on sample collection from/of skin
- MI6.1Enumerate the microbial agents causing meningitis. Explain the pathogenesis, clinical course and laboratory diagnosis of meningitis caused by bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic agents.
- MI6.2Enumerate the microbial agents causing encephalitis. Explain the pathogenesis, clinical course and laboratory diagnosis of encephalitis caused by bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic agents.
- MI6.3Identify the microbial agents causing meningitis from a Gram stained given smear. Read & interpret the microscopic findings and culture report of CSF to diagnose a case of bacterial, viral, fungal or parasitic infection in CNS
- MI7.1Explain the etiopathogenesis, laboratory diagnosis and prevention of Infections of the upper respiratory tract caused by bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic agents.
- MI7.2Explain the etiopathogenesis, laboratory diagnosis and prevention of Infections of the lower respiratory tract caused by bacterial, mycobacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic agents.
- MI7.3Enlist & identify the etiological agents of lower respiratory infection in specific situations like age, immune status, community-acquired pneumonia, hospital-acquired pneumonia etc
- MI7.4Identify the common etiologic agents of upper respiratory tract infections in a Gram Stain/ Albert stained smear of throat swab and correlate with the clinical findings provided.
- MI7.5Identify the common etiologic agents of lower respiratory tract infections in a provided Gram Stained & Acid fast stained smear of sputum/BAL/tracheal aspirate and correlate with the clinical findings provided
- MI8.1Describe the etiopathogenesis and discuss the laboratory diagnosis of common bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections of the genito-urinary system
- MI8.2Enlist common sexually transmitted infections (STI). Explain the pathogenesis, laboratory diagnosis and prevention of common bacterial and viral sexually transmitted infections.
- MI8.4Explain etiopathogenesis, clinical course, and the appropriate method for specimen collection, and discuss the laboratory diagnosis of different clinical and epidemiological types of urinary tract infections.
- MI9.1Define and classify Zoonotic infections. Explain etio-pathogenesis, vectors, clinical course, transmission, risk factors, laboratory diagnosis, and preventive & control strategies of different zoonotic infections caused by bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic agents.
- MI9.2Describe the etiopathogenesis and laboratory diagnosis of opportunistic infections (OI) along with factors predisposing to the development of OI by bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic agents.
- MI9.3Choose the most suitable microbiological investigation in a given clinical situation and interpret the results of the laboratory tests for the diagnosis of the infectious disease
- MI9.4Describe the etiopathogenesis of infective causes of malignancy and explain the mechanisms used by oncogenic viruses in the development of virus-associated malignancies, along with their preventive measures.
- MI9.5Describe the concept of emerging & re-emerging Infectious diseases. Explain the factors responsible for emergence and re-emergence of these diseases and strategies for their prevention and control.
- MI9.6Describe the National Health Programs in the prevention of common infectious diseases and discuss the National reference centres for disease diagnosis and control
- MI10.1Enumerate different causative agents and the types of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI). Define HAI and describe the chain of transmission and its role in preventing HAI.
- MI10.2Describe the standard & transmission based precautions for infection control and the role of the hospital infection control committee (HICC) in the prevention of HAI.
- MI10.3Demonstrate hand washing, donning-doffing of PPE and segregation of Biomedical waste
- MI10.4Describe the methods used and significance of assessing the microbial contamination of food, water and air (in hospital surveillance)
- MI10.5Describe the commonly detected drug-resistant microbes in HAI. Explain the mechanism of evolution, spread, and control of antimicrobial drug resistance in hospitalized patients.
- MI11.1Describe the genotypic & phenotypic mechanisms of antimicrobial drug resistance and the methods of antimicrobial susceptibility testing, along with interpretation of the antimicrobial susceptibility testing report
- MI11.2Explain intrinsic & acquired drug resistance along with the antimicrobial spectrum of important human pathogens and its application in clinical therapy.
- MI11.3Explain the concept and application of the antimicrobial stewardship program including rational antimicrobial prescription and your role in its implementation.
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