Diagnostic Parasitology 1700-A2-DIAGP-SJ

Lectures in the course Parasitological Diagnostics are intended to familiarize students with the most important events in the history of parasitology, including the first definitions of parasitism and the names of Polish parasitologists. The lectures also introduce issues related to biocenotic interactions, types of parasites and hosts, the evolution of the parasite–host system, the concepts of active and passive invasion, and parasitic diseases. General features of the morphological and anatomical structure of protozoa, flatworms, nematodes, and arthropods, as well as the development of flatworms, nematodes, and arthropods, are also discussed. The lectures also introduce students to crustaceans, insects, and arachnids of allergenic importance, as well as storage mites and house dust mites. General principles for examining material for the presence of parasites will be presented. Furthermore, the lectures aim to familiarize students with indirect and direct methods of parasite examination, coproscopic methods, blood tests, immunological techniques, and parasitological diagnostics using molecular biology methods. They enable the development of skills for proper interpretation of test results. Students also learn about factors influencing the spread of parasites and the most widespread parasitic diseases.

Laboratory classes are practical in nature (microscopic observation of selected parasites) and are related to the topics discussed in the lectures. The laboratories aim to familiarize students with microscopy techniques and the diagnosis of parasites in permanent preparations. The biology, life cycles, and pathogenicity of selected protozoa are discussed: Trichomonas vaginalis, Trichomonas hominis, Entamoeba histolytica, Entamoeba coli, Giardia lamblia, Balantidium coli, Trypanosoma gambiense, Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium ovale, Plasmodium malariae, Toxoplasma gondii, Naegleria fowlerii, Leishmania donovani, Leishmania tropica, and Trypanosoma cruzi. Students also become familiar with the biology, life cycles, and pathogenicity of selected parasitic flukes: Fasciola hepatica, Schistosoma spp., Clonorchis sinensis, Paragonimus westermani; selected tapeworms: Dibothriocephalus latus (Diphyllobothrium latum), Taenia saginata, Taenia solium, Echinococcus granulosus, Echinococcus multilocularis, Dipylidium caninum, Rodentolepis nana (Hymenolepis nana); and selected nematodes: Enterobius vermicularis, Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, Ancylostoma duodenale, Toxocara canis, Trichinella spiralis, Wuchereria bancrofli, Onchocerca volvulus, and Loa loa. The biology of selected parasitic arthropods is also discussed: Sarcoptes scabiei, Ixodes ricinus, Pediculus humanus, Pthirus pubis, Cimex lectularius, Anopheles maculipennis, Culex pipiens, Glossina palpalis, Pulex irritans, and Simulium ornatum.

Students prepare for laboratory classes, among other things, by reviewing a parasitological atlas and drawing the life cycles of parasites.

Lectures in the course Parasitological Diagnostics are intended to familiarize students with the most important events in the history of parasitology, including the first definitions of parasitism and the names of Polish parasitologists. The lectures also introduce issues related to biocenotic interactions, types of parasites and hosts, the evolution of the parasite–host system, the concepts of active and passive invasion, and parasitic diseases. General features of the morphological and anatomical structure of protozoa, flatworms, nematodes, and arthropods, as well as the development of flatworms, nematodes, and arthropods, are also discussed. The lectures also introduce students to crustaceans, insects, and arachnids of allergenic importance, as well as storage mites and house dust mites. General principles for examining material for the presence of parasites will be presented. Furthermore, the lectures aim to familiarize students with indirect and direct methods of parasite examination, coproscopic methods, blood tests, immunological techniques, and parasitological diagnostics using molecular biology methods. They enable the development of skills for proper interpretation of test results. Students also learn about factors influencing the spread of parasites and the most widespread parasitic diseases.

Laboratory classes are practical in nature (microscopic observation of selected parasites) and are related to the topics discussed in the lectures. The laboratories aim to familiarize students with microscopy techniques and the diagnosis of parasites in permanent preparations. The biology, life cycles, and pathogenicity of selected protozoa are discussed: Trichomonas vaginalis, Trichomonas hominis, Entamoeba histolytica, Entamoeba coli, Giardia lamblia, Balantidium coli, Trypanosoma gambiense, Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium ovale, Plasmodium malariae, Toxoplasma gondii, Naegleria fowlerii, Leishmania donovani, Leishmania tropica, and Trypanosoma cruzi. Students also become familiar with the biology, life cycles, and pathogenicity of selected parasitic flukes: Fasciola hepatica, Schistosoma spp., Clonorchis sinensis, Paragonimus westermani; selected tapeworms: Dibothriocephalus latus (Diphyllobothrium latum), Taenia saginata, Taenia solium, Echinococcus granulosus, Echinococcus multilocularis, Dipylidium caninum, Rodentolepis nana (Hymenolepis nana); and selected nematodes: Enterobius vermicularis, Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, Ancylostoma duodenale, Toxocara canis, Trichinella spiralis, Wuchereria bancrofli, Onchocerca volvulus, and Loa loa. The biology of selected parasitic arthropods is also discussed: Sarcoptes scabiei, Ixodes ricinus, Pediculus humanus, Pthirus pubis, Cimex lectularius, Anopheles maculipennis, Culex pipiens, Glossina palpalis, Pulex irritans, and Simulium ornatum.

Students prepare for laboratory classes, among other things, by reviewing a parasitological atlas and drawing the life cycles of parasites.

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