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Introduction to the Program
Te especializarás en la identificación, Diagnóstico y manejo de Infecciones Bacterianas, Micóticas y Parasitarias, dominando las técnicas clínicas y microbiológicas más actualizadas del ámbito sanitario contemporáneo”
El creciente peligro de la resistencia antimicrobiana, junto con la aparición de Infecciones Fúngicas invasivas y la persistencia de Enfermedades Parasitarias endémicas, configuran un panorama complejo que exige una respuesta clínica altamente cualificada. En este sentido, la resistencia bacteriana se ha consolidado como una de las mayores amenazas para la salud pública mundial, y el aumento de cepas multirresistentes ha puesto a prueba la eficacia de los tratamientos convencionales. En paralelo, patologías causadas por hongos y parásitos continúan afectando a poblaciones vulnerables, lo que evidencia la necesidad de profesionales capacitados en Diagnóstico preciso, terapias de última generación y estrategias de prevención adaptadas a diferentes contextos epidemiológicos.
En este contexto, TECH ha desarrollado un programa universitario de vanguardia, que integra conocimientos avanzados de microbiología clínica, inmunología, farmacología y parasitología aplicada. Su estructura pedagógica profundiza en la fisiopatología de los agentes infecciosos, los métodos de identificación microbiológica y molecular y las bases farmacoterapéuticas de los principales antimicrobianos, antifúngicos y antiparasitarios. Asimismo, se abordan las estrategias de prevención y control hospitalario, junto con la interpretación de resultados clínicos y de laboratorio, garantizando una capacitación orientada a la práctica médica actual y a la investigación aplicada en Enfermedades Infecciosas.
Cabe destacar que optar por TECH ofrece ventajas diferenciales, como una metodología 100% online, sustentada en el innovador sistema de enseñanza Relearning, que permite asimilar los contenidos de manera dinámica, flexible y eficaz. Además, esta titulación académica cuenta con la participación de un prestigioso Director Invitado Internacional, referente en microbiología médica y control de Infecciones, cuya trayectoria científica y clínica aporta una perspectiva global sobre las estrategias diagnósticas y terapéuticas más recientes. De este modo, TECH consolida su compromiso con la excelencia académica y la actualización profesional en un ámbito de alta relevancia para la salud pública mundial.
Asistirás a una serie de Masterclasses impartidas por un Director Invitado Internacional, donde se analizarán estrategias de Diagnóstico, prevención y control de Infecciones Bacterianas, Micóticas y Parasitarias”
Esta Postgraduate diploma en Diagnosis and Treatment of Bacterial, Mycotic and Parasitic Infections contiene el programa universitario más completo y actualizado del mercado. Las características más destacadas son:
- El desarrollo de casos prácticos presentados por expertos en Medicina
- Los contenidos gráficos, esquemáticos y eminentemente prácticos con los que están concebidos recogen una información científica y práctica sobre aquellas disciplinas indispensables para el ejercicio profesional
- Los ejercicios prácticos donde realizar el proceso de autoevaluación para mejorar el aprendizaje
- Su especial hincapié en metodologías innovadoras
- Las lecciones teóricas, preguntas al experto, foros de discusión de temas controvertidos y trabajos de reflexión individual
- La disponibilidad de acceso a los contenidos desde cualquier dispositivo fijo o portátil con conexión a internet
Analizarás las interacciones entre agente infeccioso y huésped desde una perspectiva inmunológica y fisiopatológica, aplicando este conocimiento en la selección racional de terapias antimicrobianas, antifúngicas y antiparasitarias
Incluye en su cuadro docente a profesionales pertenecientes al ámbito de la Medicina, que vierten en este programa la experiencia de su trabajo, además de reconocidos especialistas de sociedades de referencia y universidades de prestigio.
Su contenido multimedia, elaborado con la última tecnología educativa, permitirá al profesional un aprendizaje situado y contextualizado, es decir, un entorno simulado que proporcionará un estudio inmersivo programado para entrenarse ante situaciones reales.
El diseño de este programa se centra en el Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas, mediante el cual el alumno deberá tratar de resolver las distintas situaciones de práctica profesional que se le planteen a lo largo del curso académico. Para ello, el profesional contará con la ayuda de un novedoso sistema de vídeo interactivo realizado por reconocidos expertos.
Dominarás los métodos microbiológicos y moleculares más avanzados para la identificación precisa de bacterias, hongos y parásitos, potenciando tu capacidad diagnóstica en entornos clínicos de alta complejidad”
Serás parte de un programa universitario 100% online diseñado para actualizar tus competencias en microbiología clínica, empleando teoría actualizada, casos prácticos y recursos digitales inmersivos”
Syllabus
The teaching program has been created by a group of professors and medical professionals from a variety of medical specialties, who have done extensive medical research and possess vast teaching experience in several countries in Africa, Central and South America. They are interested in integrating the latest scientific findings in clinically infectious diseases and antimicrobial therapeutics, to ensure professional development and the improvement of the daily clinical practice of professionals who care for patients with infectious diseases.
This Postgraduate diploma in Diagnosis and Treatment of Bacterial, Mycotic and Parasitic Infections contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market"
Module 1. Microbiological Diagnosis and Other Examinations for Infectious Diseases
1.1. Organization, Structure and Functioning of the Microbiology Laboratory
1.1.1. Organization and Structure of the Microbiology Laboratory
1.1.2. Functioning of a Microbiology Laboratory
1.2. Principles of the Use of Microbiological Examinations in Patients with Infectious Pathologies The Process of Collecting Specimens
1.2.1. The Role of Microbiological Studies in the Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases
1.2.2. The Microbiological Sampling Process: Preanalytical, Analytical, and Postanalytical Stages
1.2.3. Sampling Requirements for the Main Microbiological Studies Used in Daily Clinical Practice: Blood, Urine, Stool, Sputum
1.3. Virological Studies
1.3.1. Types of Viruses and Their General Characteristics
1.3.2. General Characteristics of Virological Studies
1.3.3. Viral Culture
1.3.4. Viral Genome Studies
1.3.5. Studies of Antigens and Antibodies Against the Virus
1.4. Bacteriological Studies
1.4.1. Classification of Bacteria
1.4.2. General Characteristics of Bacteriological Studies
1.4.3. Stains for Bacterial Identification
1.4.4. The Study of Bacterial Antigens
1.4.5. Cultivation Methods: General and Specific
1.4.6. Bacteria That Need Special Study Methods
1.5. Mycological Studies
1.5.1. Classification
1.5.2. Main Mycological Studies
1.6. Parasitological Studies
1.6.1. Classification of Parasites
1.6.2. Studies for Protozoa
1.6.3. Studies for Helminths
1.7. Appropriate Interpretation of Microbiological Studies
1.7.1. The Microbiological Clinical Interrelationship for the Interpretation of Microbiological Studies
1.8. Interpreted Reading of the Antibiogram
1.8.1. Traditional Interpretation of the Antibiogram in Relation to the Sensitivity and Resistance to Antimicrobials
1.8.2. Interpreted Reading of the Antibiogram: Current Paradigm
1.9. Use of Microbial Map of an Institution
1.9.1. What is a Microbial Map of an Institution?
1.9.2. Clinical Application of the Microbial Map
1.10. Biosecurity
1.10.1. Conceptual Definitions of Biosafety
1.10.2. Importance of Biosafety for Health Services
1.10.3. Universal Measures of Precaution
1.10.4. Managing Biological Waste in a Healthcare Institution
1.11. The Clinical Laboratory in the Study of Infectious Diseases
1.11.1. Acute Phase Reactants
1.11.2. Studies of Liver Function, Internal Environment, Coagulation and Renal Function in Sepsis
1.11.3. Study of Inflammatory Liquids in the Diagnosis of Infections
1.11.4. Biomarkers Usefulness in Clinical Practice
1.12. Imaging Studies for the Diagnosis of Infectious Pathology
1.12.1. The Role of Imaging Studies in the Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases
1.12.2. The Role of Ultrasound in the Integral Evaluation of a Patient with Sepsis
1.13. The Role of Genetic and Immunological Studies
1.13.1. Studies of Genetic Illnesses and Their Predisposition of Infectious Diseases
1.13.2. Immunological Studies on Immunosuppressed Patients
1.13.2.1. Uses of Pathological Anatomy Studies
1.13.3. Alterations in Cytological Studies According to the Type of the Biological Agent
1.13.4. Necropsy and Its Importance in Infectious Mortality
1.14. Assessment of the Severity of Infectious Diseases
1.14.1. Prognosis Scales in the Care of Patients with Infectious Pathologies Based on Laboratory Studies and Clinical Elements
1.14.2. SOFA, Present Uses: Components of the SOFA, What it Measures. Uses in the Assessment of a Patient
1.14.3. Main Complications in Infectious Diseases
1.15. Worldwide Campaign Against Sepsis
1.15.1. Emergence and Evolution
1.15.2. Objectives
1.15.3. Recommendations and Impact
1.16. Bioterrorism
1.16.1. Principle Infectious Agents Used in Bioterrorism
1.16.2. International Regulations on the Management of Biological Samples
Module 2. Bacterial Diseases and Antimicrobials
2.1. Principles of Bacteriology
2.1.1. Fundamental Concepts of Use in Bacteriology
2.1.2. Main Gram-Positive Bacteria and their Diseases
2.1.3. Main Gram-Negative Bacteria and their Diseases
2.2. Bacterial Skin Infections
2.2.1. Folliculitis
2.2.2. Furunculosis
2.2.3. Anthrax
2.2.4. Superficial Abscesses
2.2.5. Erysipelas
2.3. Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)
2.3.1. Epidemiology
2.3.2. Etiology
2.3.3. Clinical Picture
2.3.4. Diagnosis
2.3.5. Prognosis Scales
2.3.6. Treatment
2.4. TB
2.4.1. Epidemiology
2.4.2. Etiopathogenesis
2.4.3. Clinical Manifestations
2.4.4. Classification
2.4.5. Diagnosis
2.4.6. Treatment
2.5. Infections of Urinary Tract and Gynecologic Infections in Women
2.5.1. Classification
2.5.2. Etiology
2.5.3. Clinical Picture
2.5.4. Diagnosis
2.5.5. Treatment
2.6. Bacterial Meningitis
2.6.1. Immunology of the Subarachnoid Space
2.6.2. Etiology
2.6.3. Clinical Picture and Complications
2.6.4. Diagnosis
2.6.5. Treatment
2.7. Osteoarticular Infections
2.7.1. Septic Arthritis
2.7.2. Osteomyelitis
2.7.3. Infectious Myositis
2.8. Enteric and Intra-Abdominal Infections
2.8.1. Acute Gastroenteritis
2.8.2. Acute Enterocolitis
2.8.3. Primary Peritonitis
2.8.4. Secondary Peritonitis
2.9. Zoonotic
2.9.1. Concept
2.9.2. Epidemiology
2.9.3. Main Zoonotic Diseases
2.9.4. Leptospirosis
2.10. Antibacterial Agents
2.10.1. General concepts
2.10.2. Classification
2.10.3. Antimicrobial Mechanisms of Action
2.11. Beta-Lactams Penicillin and Betalactamase Inhibitors
2.11.1. Structure of the Beta-Lactam Ring
2.11.2. Penicillins: Classification, Mechanisms of Action, Antimicrobial Spectrum, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Dosage and Presentation
2.11.3. Beta-Lactamases: Types and Action on Beta-Lactam Antibiotics
2.11.4. Main Beta-Lactamase Inhibitors
2.11.5. Uses and Therapeutic Indicators
2.11.6. Cephalosporins
2.11.7. Monobactams
2.11.8. Carbapenems
2.12. Aminoglycosides, Tetracyclines and Glycopeptides
2.12.1. Aminoglycosides: Classification, Mechanisms of Action, Antimicrobial Spectrum, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Dosage and Presentation
2.12.2. Tetracyclines: Classification, Mechanisms of Action, Antimicrobial Spectrum, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Dosage and Presentation
2.12.3. Glycopeptides: Classification, Mechanisms of Action, Antimicrobial Spectrum, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Dosage and Presentation
2.13. Lincosamides. Rifamycins, Antifolates
2.13.1. Lincosamides: Classification, Mechanisms of Action, Antimicrobial Spectrum, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Dosage and Presentation
2.13.2. Rifampicin: Classification, Mechanisms of Action, Antimicrobial Spectrum, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Dosage and Presentation
2.13.3. Antifolates: Classification, Mechanisms of Action, Antimicrobial Spectrum, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Dosage and Presentation
2.14. Quinolones, Macrolides and Ketolides
2.14.1. Quinolones: Classification, Mechanisms of Action, Antimicrobial Spectrum, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Dosage and Presentation
2.14.2. Macrolides: Classification, Mechanisms of Action, Antimicrobial Spectrum, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Dosage and Presentation
2.14.3. Ketolides: Classification, Mechanisms of Action, Antimicrobial Spectrum, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Dosage and Presentation
2.15. New Antibiotics for Gram-Positive Infections (Lipopeptides and Oxazolidinones)
2.15.1. Lipopeptides
2.15.2. Oxazolidinones
Module 3. Fungal Diseases
3.1. Introduction to Mycology and Superficial Mycotic Infections
3.1.1. General Concepts Used in Mycology
3.1.2. Fundamental Characteristics of Pathogenic Fungi
3.1.3. Superficial Mycotic Infections Epidermophytosis Tinea Corporis Tinea Capitis
3.2. Deep Mycotic Infections
3.2.1. Most Frequent Deep Mycoses
3.2.2. Main Clinical Manifestations of Deep Mycosis
3.3. Cryptococcosis
3.3.1. Epidemiology
3.3.2. Etiological Agent
3.3.3. Pathogenesis
3.3.4. Clinical Picture
3.3.5. Complications
3.3.6. Diagnosis
3.3.7. Treatment
3.4. Histoplasmosis
3.4.1. Epidemiology
3.4.2. Etiological Agent
3.4.3. Pathogenesis
3.4.4. Clinical Picture
3.4.5. Complications
3.4.6. Diagnosis
3.4.7. Treatment
3.5. Aspergillosis
3.5.1. Epidemiology
3.5.2. Etiological Agent
3.5.3. Pathogenesis
3.5.4. Clinical Picture
3.5.5. Complications
3.5.6. Diagnosis
3.5.7. Treatment
3.6. Systemic Candidiasis
3.6.1. Epidemiology
3.6.2. Etiological Agent
3.6.3. Pathogenesis
3.6.4. Clinical Picture
3.6.5. Complications
3.6.6. Diagnosis
3.6.7. Treatment
3.7. Coccidioidomycosis
3.7.1. Epidemiology
3.7.2. Etiological Agent
3.7.3. Pathogenesis
3.7.4. Clinical Picture
3.7.5. Complications
3.7.6. Diagnosis
3.7.7. Treatment
3.8. Blastomycosis
3.8.1. Epidemiology
3.8.2. Etiological Agent
3.8.3. Pathogenesis
3.8.4. Clinical Picture
3.8.5. Complications
3.8.6. Diagnosis
3.8.7. Treatment
3.9. Sporotrichosis
3.9.1. Epidemiology
3.9.2. Etiological Agent
3.9.3. Pathogenesis
3.9.4. Clinical Picture
3.9.5. Complications
3.9.6. Diagnosis
3.9.7. Treatment
Module 4. Parasitic and Tropical Diseases
4.1. Introduction to Parasitology
4.1.1. General Concepts Used in Parasitology
4.1.2. Epidemiology of the Main Parasitosis and Tropical Diseases
4.1.3. Classification of Parasites
4.1.4. Tropical Diseases and Fever Syndrome in the Tropics
4.2. Malaria
4.2.1. Epidemiology
4.2.2. Etiological Agent
4.2.3. Pathogenesis
4.2.4. Clinical Picture
4.2.5. Complications
4.2.6. Diagnosis
4.2.7. Treatment
4.3. Diseases from Intestinal Protozoas
4.3.1. Main Intestinal Protozoa
4.3.2. Diagnosis of Intestinal Protozoa
4.3.3. Amebiosis and Giardiosis
4.4. Filarial Diseases
4.4.1. Epidemiology and the Worldwide Situation
4.4.2. Clinical Syndromes
4.4.3. Main Filarial Diseases: Wuchereria Bancrofti, Brugia Malayi, Brugia Timori, Onchocerca Volvulus, Loa loa, Mansonella Perstans, Mansonella Streptocerca and Mansonella Ozzardi
4.5. Leishmaniasis
4.5.1. Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
4.5.2. Deep Leishmaniasis
4.6. Trypanosomiasis
4.6.1. African Trypanosomiasis
4.6.2. American Trypanosomiasis:
4.7. Schistosomiasis
4.7.1. Haematobium Schistosomiasis
4.7.2. Schitosomiosis Mansoni
4.7.3. Schitosomiosis Japonicum
4.7.4. Schitosomiosis Intercalatum
4.8. Intestinal Parasitism
4.8.1. Epidemiology
4.8.2. Ascaridiosis
4.8.3. Oxyuriosis
4.8.4. Ancylostomiosis and Necatoriosis
4.8.5. Trichuriosis
4.9. Taeniasis Infections
4.9.1. Intestinal Taeniasis
4.9.2. Tissue Taeniasis
4.10. Antiparasitics II
4.10.1. General concepts
4.10.2. Main Definitions Used in the Management of Antiparasitics
4.10.3. Classification: Classifications Used by Chemical Structure, Mechanism of Action or the Action of Parasites
4.10.4. Mechanisms of Action
4.11. Antiprotozoals
4.11.1. Classification
4.11.2. Mechanisms of Action
4.11.3. Antiparasitic Spectrum
4.11.4. Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
4.11.5. Dose and Presentation
4.12. Antiparasitic for Helminths
4.12.1. Classification
4.12.2. Mechanisms of Action
4.12.3. Antiparasitic Spectrum
4.12.4. Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
4.12.5. Dose and Presentation

A unique, key and decisive training experience to boost your professional development”
Postgraduate Diploma in Diagnosis and Treatment of Bacterial, Mycotic and Parasitic Infections
Infectious diseases represent a constant challenge for the medical field. At TECH Global University we offer you our Postgraduate Diploma program in Diagnosis and Treatment of Bacterial, Mycotic and Parasitic Infections, designed to make you an expert in the identification and management of these diseases. Our program is delivered in online classes, giving you the flexibility to study from anywhere, anytime. Through our interactive platform, you will have access to state-of-the-art resources, such as up-to-date study materials and collaborative learning tools. You will be able to interact with experts in the field and participate in real-time discussions to enrich your academic experience. In this specialized postgraduate course, you will delve into the study of today's most relevant bacterial, fungal and parasitic infections. You will learn about the latest advances in diagnostic techniques and the most effective therapies to combat these diseases. Our hands-on approach will enable you to acquire fundamental skills and knowledge for early diagnosis and effective treatment of infections.
Take the lead in the fight against infectious diseases with this Postgraduate Diploma.
The medical school faculty is composed of renowned experts in the field of infectious diseases. They will guide you in your learning and share their experience and expertise with you. Through real clinical cases and hands-on activities, you will develop the skills necessary to make sound decisions in the diagnosis and treatment of bacterial, fungal and parasitic infections. Upon completion of the advanced postgraduate program, you will be prepared to face the challenges of the fight against infectious diseases. You will be a highly trained and in-demand professional capable of contributing significantly to the health and well-being of people. Don't miss the opportunity to become a leader in the fight against infectious diseases. Enroll at TECH Global University and gain the skills you need to make a difference in the medical field - your dedication and commitment can save lives and change the course of global health!