title: A survey of the appreciation of anaerobic infections by Venezuelan medical students.
abstract: The background of a successful clinical diagnosis of an anaerobic infection is dependent, to a large extent, on the skills, knowledge and awareness that the examining clinician acquired during his or her time as a medical student. To assess the quality of current teaching protocols in anaerobic microbiology in Venezuela, a survey was carried out among 300 medical students attending three medical schools. The survey consisted of a questionnaire of 18 questions on fundamental aspects of anaerobic bacteria,the infections they cause and their treatment. Although there was only a poor response rate (from 16% of students), the conclusion of the study was that there was a distinct lack of knowledge and appreciation of anaerobic infections among medical students in Venezuela.
authors.affiliation: María Vargas Medical School, Faculty of Medicine, Central University of Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Rodríguez
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Riera José