Pathology and Clinics of Infectious Diseases I

Code:

MV324

Acronym:

PCDII

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Clinical Sciences

Instance: 2016/2017 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://moodle.up.pt/
Responsible unit:	Veterinary Clinics
Course/CS Responsible:	Integrated Masters Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIMV	70	Plan 2007 to 2017	3	-	5,5	80	148,5

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

1 – To transmit and develop knowledge about specific infectious diseases in poultry, pigs and pets (dog, cat): etiological (s) agent (s), epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, differential diagnosis, correct application and interpretation of diagnostic tests, treatment and prophylaxis (including the development of appropriate immunization practices/schemes).

2 – To raise awareness about the differences in approach of infectious diseases in situations of individual animals (eg dog, cat) versus groups of animals (livestock), taking into account factors such as affective value, cost-effectiveness, specific conditions of animals destined for consumption (public health), among others. Sensitize students to the extreme importance of addressing each case / situation individually.

3 - To contribute to the training of clinical reasoning as well as communication skills at various levels (technical, scientific, owners of pets or farmers).

4 – To inform about the legal framework of some infectious diseases, such as notifiable diseases; Veterinary Authorities at National (DGAV), European and International level; exemplification of National Programs for Control and Eradication of Diseases.

Learning outcomes and competences

Upon successful completion of UC, the student should be able to:

- Know how to describe the specific infectious diseases (etiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs ...)

- Recognize or suspect the presence of a particular agent / disease (and include these in a differential diagnosis)

- Outlining a diagnostic strategy and correctly interpret the laboratory results

- Perform some of the tests commonly used in laboratory diagnosis

- Demonstrate skills in the delineation of therapeutic / prophylactic measures for specific infectious diseases

- Know how to design an individual vaccine protocol (on benefit-risk assessment in pets, cost-effectiveness in animal production)

- Know how to transfer knowledge "laterally" i.e. have acquired skills to study and deal with new situations related to other infectious diseases that were not addressed in the classroom.

 

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Physiology, Pathology, Microbiolog, Animal Production, Semiotics, Pharmacology

Program

THEORETICAL LESSONS:

1. Introduction:

Concept of infectious disease and its dynamics, its economic, social and health impact. Single and multifactorial etiologies. Determinants of infection. Concepts of Epidemiology. Control of infectious diseases.

2. Dogs and Cats

Rabies, canine parvovirus and feline panleukopenia, feline coronavirus infections / feline infectious peritonitis, feline calicivirus, feline viral rhinotracheitis, canine infectious tracheobronchitis, feline infectious anemia, FeLV, FIV, distemper, infectious canine hepatitis, canine ehrlichiosis, leptospirosis, Lyme borreliosis .

3. Pigs

African swine fever and classical swine fever, porcine parvovirus, erysipelas, porcine respiratory disease complex (enzootic pneumonia, pleuropneumonia, atrophic rhinitis), PRRS, porcine circovirus infection, Aujeszky's disease (+ National Plan for Control and Eradication of Aujeszky's disease), gastrointestinal infections (colibacillosis, rota and porcine coronaviruses...)

4. Poultry

Avian leukosis, Marek's disease, fowl cholera, salmonellosis (+ National Programme for Control of salmonellosis), colibacillosis, mycoplasma infections, avian influenza, Newcastle disease, infectious bursal disease, infectious bronchitis

5. Infectious disease in wildlife populations

 

 

PRACTICAL:

Theoretical-practical: - Laboratory diagnosis. Direct and indirect methods of bacteriological and virological diagnosis - Validation of diagnostic tests + results interpretation - Rapid immunomigration tests - Immunoprophylaxis in dogs and cats - Diagnosis of FIP, FIV and FeLV

Laboratory classes: - Nucleic acid extraction, PCR and gel electrophoresis (3 classes) - Inhibition of hemagglutination. 

Visits to pig, rabbit and poultry farms.

Mandatory literature

Ramsey Ian 340; Manual de doenças infecciosas em cães e gatos. ISBN: 978-85-7241-841-6
Greene Craig E.; Infectious diseases of the dog and cat. ISBN: 978-1-4160-6130-4
Straw Barbara E. 340; Diseases of swine. ISBN: 978-0-8138-1703-3
Zimmerman Jeffrey J. 340; Diseases of swine. ISBN: 978-0-8138-2267-9
Saif Y. M. ed.; Diseases of poultry. ISBN: 978-0-8138-0718-8
Swayne David E. 340; Diseases of poultry. ISBN: 978-0-4709-5899-5

Complementary Bibliography

Carter G. R. ed.; Diagnostic procedures in veterinary bacteriology and mycology. ISBN: 0-12-161775-0
Songer J. Glenn; Veterinary microbiology. ISBN: 978-0-7261-8717-9
Oglesbee Barbara L. 340; Blackwell.s five-minute veterinary consult. ISBN: 978-08138-2018-7
Wobeser Gary A. 070; Disease in wild animals. ISBN: 978-3-540-48974-0
Delahay Richard J. 340; Management of disease in wild mammals. ISBN: 978-4-431-77133-3

Comments from the literature

The follwoing are made available on MOODLE: Lecture notes (powerpoints) and lab protocols from the practicals. Recommended scientific articles.

 

Teaching methods and learning activities

In the lectures, topics are exhibited by PowerPoint presentations, aiming to integrate active participation of the students. The practical lessons have different formats: laboratory, theoretical and practical (discussion of readings and clinical cases), farm  visits (poultry, rabbits, pigs).

keywords

Health sciences > Medical sciences > Veterinary medicine > Bacterial pathogens of animals
Health sciences > Medical sciences > Veterinary medicine > Animal diagnostics
Health sciences > Medical sciences > Veterinary medicine > Viral pathogens of animals
Health sciences > Medical sciences > Veterinary medicine > Zoonesis
Health sciences > Medical sciences > Veterinary medicine > Animal hygiene
Health sciences > Medical sciences > Veterinary medicine > Animal health

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	70,00
Trabalho escrito	30,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de projeto	20,00
Estudo autónomo	58,50
Frequência das aulas	70,00
Total:	148,50

Eligibility for exams

Frequency of the practical lessons as defined in "Regulamento Pedagógico e de Avaliação de Aproveitamento dos Estudantes" do ICBAS, Art. 19, Ponto 2  ("Do not exceed the maximum number of absences corresponding to 25% of predicted classes", ie, 3 Faults permitted).

The classes begin at the scheduled time. There is a tolerance of 15 minutes. Students arriving after this tolerance shall be marked as "absent" to the practical class in question.

It is the sole responsibility of the student to make sure that, at the beginning of each practical session, their presence has been properly recorded by the teacher. Attendance/Frequency of the practical lessons is kept for one (1) academic year.

Calculation formula of final grade

The final grade is composed of components of continuing evaluation (30%) and by the grade obtained in the written examination (70%). 

To pass this curricular unit:

• The sum of the classifications obtained in all components must be at least 9.5/20 points
• The component of written test/exam is compulsory and requires a value of at least 9.5/20 points

1- The continuing evaluation (30% of the final grade, i.e. 6/20 points) consists of the following components: Endevour in the practicals (1/20 points), written assignment and presentation 2/20 points), observation of vaccinations at UPVet (1/20 points), Necropsy report on pigs and a Minitest on poultry (1/20 points)


2- The wrtitten examination (70% of the final grade, i.e. 14/20 points) can be carried out:

a) The evaluation of the Normal Season (Época Normal) runs in a distributed manner, i.e. a total of two evaluations, one in the interim week (semana intercalar), and the other in the exam period. It is mandatory to obtain a score greater than 8.5/20 in each evaluation. A lower score in the first evaluation will impede access to the second.

b) Students who failed in the interim evaluations (Época Normal) or wishing to improve their grades may present to the Appeal Exam (“Exame de Recurso”), where all subjects taught during the semester are evaluated (approval in any interim test will not be considered).

NOTE:

Students who obtained frequency to the practicals in previous years, as well as students with special statute, we recommend to carry out the assignments/presentations, because these represent 30% (/20 points) of the final grade. These students shall contact the responsible professor in the first week of the semester to define the assignments.

Students that only present to the final written exam can achieve a maximum grade of 14/20 points (i.e. 70% of the final grade).

Classification improvement

As defined in "Regulamento Pedagógico e de Avaliação do Aproveitamento dos Estudantes" do ICBAS (Capítulo IV).

Observations

Attendance to students is throughout the lecture period, preferably by appointment.

The exam papers (interim tests, appeal exam) may be consulted by the students during two days after the publication of the results.

MOODLE is used as teaching/learning platform (to display study notes, evaluations/tests, other activities).