Postgraduate Course Diagnostic Microbiology and Pathology of Infectious Diseases 2025
Course Objectives
The main focus of this postgraduate course is morphological diagnosis of infectious disease (ID) cases based on a hands-on slide seminar. Diagnostic algorithms with ancillary methods (culture, serology, molecular, etc.) are discussed in each case. In addition, organ-based cases highlighting frequent infectious diseases are included. Moreover, general principles of ID pathology including recognition of specific patterns of inflammation guiding ID diagnostics, the use of special stains & morphological representation of microorganisms in tissues as well as diagnostic pitfalls and mimickers are covered. Lectures on specific topics such as diagnostics by cultural and molecular methods, antibiotic resistance etc. will expand the course goals. The participants will be able to review the digitized cases (using virtual microscopy) four weeks prior to and four weeks after the course. During the course, all cases will be extensively discussed by the faculty members, using an interactive approach (live microscopic presentation of the cases).
Selected topics:
- Gastrointestinal infections
- Respiratory/pulmonary infections
- Lymph node infections
- Granulomas
- Fungal infections
- Parasitic infections
- Endo-, Myocarditis and autopsy
- Selected cases from other organ systems
Course Instructors
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Course Director
Gregor Gorkiewicz, MD
Professor of Pathology, Medical University of Graz, Austria
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Course Director
Milo Halabi, MD
Vice-Chairman, Department of Pathology, Hospital of the Sisters of Charity Ried, Austria
Guest Faculty
Sabina Berezowska, MD
Professor, Department of Pathology, Lausanne University Hospital and Lausanne University, Lausanne, Switzerland
Participants
This course is designed for practicing pathologist as well as for pathologists in training. Attendance is limited to 80 participants.
Course Fee
The course fee includes a handout, coffee breaks, and lunches.
| Diagnostic Microbiology and Pathology of Infectious Diseases 2025 | € 750.00 |
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Accreditation
An application has been made to the EACCME for CME accreditation of this event.
Timetable
Wednesday: Start with the registration 7.00 - 8.00 a.m.
Friday: End of the course 4.30 p.m.
Location & Accomodation
The course will be held at the
Lentos Kunstmuseum:
Ernst-Koref-Promenade 1
4020 Linz Austria
You may want to make a reservation at the Arcotel Nike Linz by
email or phone:
- Address:
- Untere Donaulände 9, A-4020 Linz, Austria
- Email:
- Phone:
- +43 732 76260
- Website:
- https://nike.arcotel.com/de/
You will get a special rate when you provide the key word "Pathology".
More hotels near the Lentos Kunstmuseum:
Motel one Hotel
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4 minute walk to the congress location
Star Inn Hotel Linz
https://starinnhotels.com/star-inn-hotel-linz-promenadengalerien/
10 minute walk to the congress location
Hotel Schwarzer Bär
https://www.linz-hotel.at/
10 minute walk to the congress location
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