MBIO 493-Training in Medical Microbiology Laboratories

During this course the students practice the various microbiological techniques for their applications in clinical and diagnostic laboratories in hospitals.. Learn the techniques for examination of clinical specimens including skin, dental, respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, urine, and blood; to isolate and identify pathogens including bacteria, fungi and viruses employing classical and cutting edge microbiological techniques. They spend some time as trainees in clinical laboratories in hospitals. At the end of the course they will prepare and present their findings as a report. Their progress will be evaluated by a faculty member.