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General microbiology
The bacterial cell: morphology, replication, pathogenic action and bacterial virulence factors.
Mechanisms of action of bacterial toxins.
Transmission pathways of microbial infections.
Generalities on viruses: structure and replication.
Viral pathogenesis and host-parasite interaction.
Choice of biological samples and principles of microbiological diagnosis.

Clinical microbiology
Main microorganisms responsible for respiratory, nervous, gastroenteric and urogenital infections: Staphylococci, Streptococci, Neisseria, Mycobacteria, Clostridia (C. difficile), Enterobacteria (E.coli and Salmonella), Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), Hepatitis viruses, Orthomyxovirus, Retrovirus.