Course code Vete4071
Credit points 4.50
Infectious Diseases I
Total Hours in Course120
Number of hours for lectures24
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes36
Date of course confirmation19.03.2014
Responsible UnitInstitute of Food and Environmental Hygiene
Course developers
Ivars Lūsis
(līm.)
Kaspars Kovaļenko
Dr. med. vet.
Replaced course
VeteB032 [GVETB032] Infectious Diseases I
Course abstract
Students get knowledge on zoonotic infectious diseases that can be caused by the bacteria, viruses, rickettsia, chlamydia, pathogenic fungi and prions; significance of these diseases and the prevalence in the republic, Europe and the world. Also the causes, sources and, clinical and pathological-anatomical manifestations, diagnostic methods, treatment options and medications and eradication methods.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• Knowledge understanding of zoonotic infectious diseases, control, treatment and prevention;
• skills ability to independently, diagnose, treat and prevent zoonotic infectious diseases;
• competence after the course, students are able to analyze the information on zoonotic infections, are able to independently carry out a diagnosis and treatment and preventive measures and also are able to use the acquired knowledge in a radical new approach to finding solutions for infectious diseases.
Compulsory reading
1. Cahn C.M., Line S. (Eds.). The Merck Veterinary Manual 9th ed. John Wiley&Sons, Philadelphia, 2005. 2712 p.
2. Trubka R. Mājdzīvnieku infekcijas slimības. 1. daļa. Jelgava: LLU, 2001. 127 lpp.
3. Colville J., Berryhill D. Handbook of Zoonoses. Elsevier: Health Sciences Division. Salt Lake City, 2007. 272 p.
4. Trubka R. Mājdzīvnieku infekcijas slimības. 2. daļa. Jelgava: LLU. 2001.-214 lpp.
Further reading
1. Challenges of animal health information systems and surveillance for animal diseases and zoonoses [tiešsaiste]. Rome: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2011. 122 p. Pieejams: http://www.fao.org/docrep/014/i2415e/i2415e00.htm
2. Palmer S.R. Oxford textbook of zoonoses :biology, clinical practice, and public health control. Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press. 2011. 884 p.
3. Radostits O.M., Blood D.C., Gay C.C. Veterinary Medicine. 8th ed. London: Bailliere Tindall. 1994.1763 p.
Periodicals and other sources
1. An International Journal on Animal Infection.EDP Sciences. ISSN: 1297-9716
2. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases. Blackwell Verlag GmbH. ISSN: 1865-1682
3. The Veterinary Journal. ELSEVIER. ISSN: 1090-0233