Parazytologia 1655-Lek22PARA-J

From 2025/2026:
„Parasitology” course focuses on the parasites of medical importance that cause human morbidity and mortality throughout the world. In addition to discussing key aspects related to parasites, the course also cover the mechanisms of interaction between the parasite and its host, the diagnosis of parasitoses, the pathogenesis of parasitic diseases, as well as their epidemiology and prevention. The subject also raises issues in the area of interactions between organisms and their environment. Moreover, students will learn the basics of parasitological diagnostics.

Seminars:
The seminars focus on the cause and effect relationships in the context of the organism response to parasitic invasions. These are responses from the immune system, gene mutations, biochemical and physiological reactions at the level of enzymatic and non-enzymatic mechanisms, changes in the level of stress proteins, epigenetic mechanisms and multilateral epidemiological relationships. These various reactions generate systemic risk factors for parasitic diseases, each time depending on individual reaction capabilities. The degree of risk and the nature of the response of the organisms at the systemic and cellular levels enable appropriate targeted preventive measures at various levels of prevention. A separate issue related to these types of defense reactions are individual health-promoting activities in the aspect of various parasitic interventions.

Tutorials:
The invasion of parasitic protozoa: Trichomonas vaginalis, Trichomonas tenax, Trichomonas hominis, Entamoeba histolytica, Entamoeba coli, Giardia lamblia (Giardia intestinalis), Balantidium coli, Toxoplasma gondii, Naegleria fowlerii, Acantamoeba castellani, Leishmania spp., Trypanosoma cruzi, Trypanosoma gambiense, Plasmodium spp. - course and symptoms of disease as well as diagnostics and treatment.
The invasion of parasitic flukes and tapeworms: Fasciola hepatica, Paragonimus westermani, Schistosoma haematobium, Diphyllobothrium latum, Taenia saginata, Taenia solium, Echinococcus granulosus, Echinococcus multiocularis, Hymenolepis (Vampiriolepis) nana - course and symptoms of disease as well as diagnostics and treatment.
The invasion of parasitic roundworms: Enterobius vermicularis, Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, Trichinella spiralis, Wuchereria bancrofti, Onchocerca volvulus, Loa loa, Anisakis sp. - course and symptoms of disease as well as diagnostics and treatment.
Biology and medical significance of selected parasitic arthropods: Sarcoptes scabiei, Ixodes ricinus, Pediculus humanus, Phthirus pubis, Cimex lectularius, Glossina palpalis, Anopheles maculipennis, Culex pipiens, Pulex irritans, Triatoma infestans.

Before 2025/2026:
„Parasitology” course focuses on the parasites of medical importance that cause human morbidity and mortality throughout the world. It introduces the student to the general aspects of parasitology. The fundamental mechanisms of host-parasite relationships, diagnosis, pathogenesis, epidemiology and control strategies are also discussed. Moreover, students will learn the basics of parasitological diagnostics.

THE CONTENT OF EDUCATION
Lectures:
Parasitism as a kind of heterogenetic association in ecosystem: various animal ecological associations, kinds of parasites, kind of hosts, parasitic life cycles, methods of parasite transfer, the routes and sources of infections, infection and infestation, the symptoms and diagnosing of parasitic infections, general consequences of parasitic infections, disease terminology, parasite research. Basics of parasitological diagnostics.
Morphology and development of protozoans. Parasitic protozoans of uro-genital sytem, alimentray tract, blood and tissue: Trichomonas vaginalis, Entamoeba histolytica, Entamoeba coli, Giardia lamblia (Giardia intestinalis), Balantidium coli, Toxoplasma gondii, Naegleria fowlerii, Leishmania donovani, Leishmania tropica, Trypanosoma cruzi, Pneumocystis carinii, Trypanosoma gambiense, Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium falciparum.
Morphology and development of flatworms. Selected parasitic flukes and tapeworms: Fasciola hepatica, Paragonimus westermani, Schistosoma haematobium, Diphyllobothrium latum, Taenia saginata, Taenia solium, Echinococcus granulosus, Echinococcus multiocularis, Hymenolepis (Vampiriolepis) nana.
Morphology and development of nematodes. The invasion of selected nematodes: Enterobius vermicularis, Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, Trichinella spiralis, Wuchereria bancrofti, Onchocerca volvulus, Loa loa, Anisakis sp.
Morphology and development of arthoropods. The arthropods as parasites, hosts, vectors and reservoirs of parasites.
Tutorials:
The invasion of parasitic protozoa: Trichomonas vaginalis, Trichomonas tenax, Trichomonas hominis, Entamoeba histolytica, Entamoeba coli, Giardia lamblia (Giardia intestinalis), Balantidium coli, Toxoplasma gondii, Naegleria fowlerii, Acantamoeba castellani, Leishmania spp., Trypanosoma cruzi, Trypanosoma gambiense, Plasmodium spp. - course and symptoms of disease as well as diagnostics and treatment.
The invasion of parasitic flukes and tapeworms: Fasciola hepatica, Paragonimus westermani, Schistosoma haematobium, Diphyllobothrium latum, Taenia saginata, Taenia solium, Echinococcus granulosus, Echinococcus multiocularis, Hymenolepis (Vampiriolepis) nana - course and symptoms of disease as well as diagnostics and treatment.
The invasion of parasitic roundworms: Enterobius vermicularis, Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, Trichinella spiralis, Wuchereria bancrofti, Onchocerca volvulus, Loa loa, Anisakis sp. - course and symptoms of disease as well as diagnostics and treatment.
Biology and medical significance of selected parasitic arthropods: Sarcoptes scabiei, Ixodes ricinus, Pediculus humanus, Phthirus pubis, Cimex lectularius, Glossina palpalis, Anopheles maculipennis, Culex pipiens, Pulex irritans, Triatoma infestans.

W cyklu 2022/23L:

„Parasitology” course focuses on the parasites of medical importance that cause human morbidity and mortality throughout the world. It introduces the student to the general aspects of parasitology. The fundamental mechanisms of host-parasite relationships, diagnosis, pathogenesis, epidemiology and control strategies are also discussed. Moreover, students will learn the basics of parasitological diagnostics.

W cyklu 2023/24L:

W cyklu 2024/25L:

W cyklu 2025/26L:

„Parasitology” course focuses on the parasites of medical importance that cause human morbidity and mortality throughout the world. In addition to discussing key aspects related to parasites, the course also cover the mechanisms of interaction between the parasite and its host, the diagnosis of parasitoses, the pathogenesis of parasitic diseases, as well as their epidemiology and prevention. The subject also raises issues in the area of interactions between organisms and their environment. Moreover, students will learn the basics of parasitological diagnostics.

Całkowity nakład pracy studenta

From 2025/2026: 1. Study hours involving direct participation of academic teacher: - lectures: 10 hours - seminars: 5 hours - tutorials: 20 hours - final test: 2 hours Student workload involving teacher participation is 37 hours, what means 1.48 ECTS points. 2. Total student workload: - lectures: 10 hours - seminars: 5 hours - tutorials: 20 hours - preparation for tutorials (including reading literature): 10 hours - preparation for final test and participation in test: 3 + 2 = 5 hours Total student workload is 50 hours, what means 2 ECTS points. 3. Study hours involving achievement of learning outcomes in medical simulation settings (group C): Not applicable 4. Study hours involving achievement of learning outcomes related to medical communication: Not applicable Before 2025/2026: 1. Study hours involving teacher participation: - lectures: 15 hours - tutorials: 20 hours - final test: 1 hour Student workload involving teacher participation is 36 hours, what means 1.44 ECTS points 2. Total student workload: - lectures: 15 hours - tutorials: 20 hours - preparation for tutorials (including reading literature): 20 hours - preparation for final test and participation in test: 6.5 + 1 = 7.5 hours Total student workload is 62.5 hours, what means 2.5 ECTS points. 3. Study hours involving the results of scientific research: - reading literature: 15 hours - participation in lectures (including the results of research in the field of parasitology): 7 hours - participation in tutorials (including the results of research in the field of parasitology): 14 hours - preparation for final test (including the results of research in the field of parasitology): 4 hours Student workload involving the results of scientific research is 40 hours, what means 1.6 ECTS points. 4. Study hours required to prepare and participate in final exam: - preparation for final test and participation in test: 6.5 + 1 = 7.5 hours Student workload required to prepare and participate in final exam is 10 hours, what means 0.3 ECTS points. 5.Student workload connected to distant learning methods: 0rs = 0 ECTS points. 6. Study hours as practical tasks: - participation in tutorials: 20 hours Student workload of practical character is 20 hours, what means 0.8 ECTS points.

Efekty uczenia się - wiedza

From 2025/2026: W1: describes the forms and development stages of selected parasitic protozoa, trematodes, tapeworms, nematodes and arthropods that are invasive to humans, taking into account the geographical range of their occurrence (C.W10) W2: describes the epidemiology of parasitic infections, including the geographical range of their occurrence (C.W11) W3: indicates the principles of functioning of the parasite-host system and describes the basic symptoms of invasive diseases (C.W12) W4: describes the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of parasitic infections and indicates the consequences of parasitic infections (C.W12) W5: discusses the basics of diagnosing parasitic diseases (including indications, principles of performance and interpretation of the results) (C.W15) W6: characterizes the types of biological materials used in parasitological diagnostics (E.W39) W7: describes the rules for collecting material for parasitological tests (E.W39) W8: describes the determinants of parasitic diseases and methods of identifying and examining risk factors for parasitic diseases (G.W2.) W9: determines the advantages and disadvantages of epidemiological research in relation to human parasites and the principles of cause-and-effect inference in medicine (G.W2.) Before 2025/2026: The student knows and understands: W1: epidemiology of parasitic infections, considering their geographic range and distribution (C.W13) W2: forms or developmental stages of selected parasitic protozoa, helminths and arthropods, considering their geographic range and distribution (C.W16) W3: the principles of host-parasite relationships and knows the basic symptoms of diseases caused by parasites (C.W17) W4: the basics of parasitological diagnostics (C.W18) W5: types of biological material used in parasitological diagnostics (E.W39) W6: the principles of sample collection for parasitological examination (E.W39)

Efekty uczenia się - umiejętności

From 2025/2026: U1: uses medical databases and correctly interprets the information contained therein needed to solve problems in the field of parasitic infections (B.U8.) U2: recognizes selected human parasites based on their structure (C.U5) U3: critically analyzes medical literature on infections and epidemiology of parasitic diseases and draws appropriate conclusions (D.U5.) U4: describes the demographic structure of the population and, on this basis, assesses and predicts health problems of the population in terms of the risk of parasitic diseases (G.U1.) U5: collects information on the conditions and presence of risk factors for parasitic diseases and plans preventive actions at various levels of prevention (G.U2.) Before 2025/2026: The student is able to: U1: identify the most common human parasites, on the basis of their structure, life cycles and pathological symptoms (C.U7)

Efekty uczenia się - kompetencje społeczne

From 2025/2026: K1: notices and recognizes own limitations and self-assesses deficits and educational needs in the field of parasitic diseases (K_K05) K2: promotes healthy behavior in the aspect of parasitic diseases (K_K06) K3: uses objective sources of information regarding human parasites (K_K07) Before 2025/2026: In terms of social competences, the student demonstrates: K1: ability of continuous education based on reliable sources of information (K_K01) K2: habit and skills related to pursue continuing education (K_K07)

Koordynatorzy przedmiotu

Celestyna Mila-Kierzenkowska

Metody dydaktyczne

Lectures: - traditional lecture supported with multimedia techniques - interactive lecture - informative lecture Seminars: - classic problem-solving - didactic discussion - case study (form of didactic discussion) - project – presentation/ essay Tutorials: - practical classes/ microscopic observation - work with a book - project method - didactic discussion

Wymagania wstępne

The student who begins "Parasitology" course should have the knowledge of the biology of invertebrates at the level of high school (level expanded baccalaureate in biology).

Kryteria oceniania

From 2025/2026:
1. Final written test (≥60%): W1 – W9, U1.
2. Project work – presentation/ essay (≥60%): W8, W9, U5.
3. Entrance tests (≥60%): W1 – W7, U2.
4. Report on current (≥60%): W1 – W7, U1 – U3.
5. Focused observation of the student's actions while performing practical tasks (≥60%): U1 – U3.
6. Extended observation: (≥50%): K1 – K3.
In order to be eligible to take the final written test, the student is required to pass the tutorials and a positive assessment in the field of social competences is also required.

Before 2025/2026:
1. Final test (the evaluation of learning the issues discussed in the lectures, tutorials and in the given literature): W1, W2, W3, W4, W5, W6, U1

Rates of conversion of the percentage of correct answers into grades are as follows:
% of points obtained Grade
92≤…..≤100 bdb (5)
88≤…..<92 db+ (4+)
80≤…..<88 db (4)
71≤…..<80 dst+ (3+)
60≤…..<71 dst (3)
0…..<60 ndst (2)

2. “Entrance” test (the evaluation of preparation for tutorials): W1, W2, W3, W4
In order to qualify the student must obtain a minimum of 60% of the points for all entrance tests.

3. Report on current (during tutorials): W2, W4, U1
In order to qualify the student must obtain a minimum of 60% of the points for the correct preparation of the report on current.

4. Focused observation of the student's actions while performing practical tasks: U1
In order to qualify the student must obtain a minimum of 60% of the points for the correct actions during microscopic observations of specimens.

5. Extended observation: K1, K2 (50%).

Praktyki zawodowe

Not applicable

Literatura

Basic:
1. Parasitology for medical students (2nd edition). Buczek A. (editor), Koliber Lublin 2007
2. Medical Parasitology. Leventhal R., Cheadle R.F. F.A. Davis Company, 2020

Supplementary:
1. Essentials of Medical Parasitology. Bhat S., Sastry A.S. JP Medical Publishers, 2018

W cyklu 2022/23L:

Basic:
1. Parasitology for medical students (2nd edition). Buczek A. (editor), Koliber Lublin 2007
2. Medical Parasitology. Leventhal R., Cheadle R.F. F.A. Davis Company, 2020

Supplementary:
1. Essentials of Medical Parasitology. Bhat S., Sastry A.S. JP Medical Publishers, 2018

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