Problem-Based Learning Approach in Microbiology

915 Pages·2023·32.063 MB·English

by  Khalid Mubarak Bindayna, Jameela Mohammed Al-Salman

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Problem-Based Learning Approach in Microbiology 
Khalid Mubarak Bindayna 
Microbiology, College of Medicine, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Kingdom 
of Bahrain 
Jameela Al-Salman
Ministry of Health, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain 
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Table of Contents 

Cover image 

Title page 

Copyright 

Dedication 

Acknowledgment 

How to use this book 

Chapter 1. Basic concepts in microbiology and immunology 

Abstract 

Contents 

Problem number 1.1: antibiotics 

Diagnosis 

Treatment

Follow-up and outcome 

Question and answer 

Learning objectives 

Discussion 

Key take-aways 

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Problem number 1.2: sterilization 

Question and answer 

Learning objectives 

Discussion 

Key take-aways 

Problem number 1.3: fever 

Diagnosis 

Treatment and support 

Follow-up and outcome 

Question and answer 

Learning objectives 

Discussion 

Key take-aways 

Problem number 1.4: food poisoning caused by Shigella flexneri 

Diagnosis 

Treatment

Follow-up and outcome 
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Question and answer 

Learning objectives 

Discussion 

Etiological agent 

Key take-aways 

Problem number 1.5: immunodeficiency 

Diagnosis 

Treatment and therapy 

Follow-up and outcome 

Question and answer 

Learning objectives 

Discussion 

Key take-aways 

References 

Chapter 2. Infections of the central and sensory nervous system 

Abstract 

Contents 

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Problem number 2.1: Tetanus caused by Clostridium tetani infection 

Diagnosis 

Treatment

Question and answer 

Learning objectives 

Discussion 

Etiological agent 

Key take-aways 

Problem number 2.2: Shingles caused by herpes zoster virus infection 

Diagnosis 

Treatment

Question and answer 

Learning objectives 

Discussion 

Etiological agent 

Key take-aways 

Problem number 2.3: Preseptal cellulitis caused by Hemophilus 
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influenzae infection 

Diagnosis 

Treatment

Question and answer 

Learning objectives 

Discussion 

Etiological agent 

Key take-aways 

Problem number 2.4: Subdural empyema caused by Streptococcus pyo- 
genes infection 

Diagnosis 

Treatment

Question and answer 

Learning objectives 

Discussion 

Etiological agent 

Key take-aways 

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References 

Chapter 3. Infections of the gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary system 

Abstract 

Contents 

Problem number 3.1: Klebsiella pneumoniae liver abscess caused due to
Klebsiella pneumoniae infection 

Diagnosis 

Treatment

Question and answer 

Learning objectives 

Discussion 

Discussion 

Etiological agent 

Key take-aways 

Problem number 3.2: Liver failure caused by cytomegalovirus-induced 
hepatitis 

Diagnosis 

Treatment

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Question and answer 

Learning objectives 

Discussion 

Etiological agent 

Key take-aways 

Problem number 3.3: Ulcerative colitis caused by rotavirus infection 

Diagnosis 

Treatment

Follow-up and outcome 

Question and answer 

Learning objectives 

Discussion 

Etiological agent 

Key take-aways 

Problem number 3.4: Gastric ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori 

Diagnosis 

Treatment
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Follow-up and outcome 

Question and answer 

Learning objectives 

Discussion 

Etiological agent 

Key take-aways 

References 

Chapter 4. Infections of the respiratory system 

Abstract 

Contents 

Problem number 4.1: Community-acquired pneumonia caused by 
Streptococcus pneumoniae 

Current (on-going) medications 

Diagnosis 

Treatment

Question and answer 

Learning objectives 

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