10.2. Parazytologia 1655-LekM22CZSPAR-J
„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.
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.
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.
Całkowity nakład pracy studenta
Efekty uczenia się - wiedza
Efekty uczenia się - umiejętności
Efekty uczenia się - kompetencje społeczne
Metody dydaktyczne
Wymagania wstępne
Kryteria oceniania
1. Exam within the module (the evaluation of learning the issues discussed in the lectures, tutorials and in the given literature): W1, W2, W3, W4, W5, W6
Rates of conversion of the percentage of correct answers into grades are as follows:
% of points obtained Grade
95≤…..≤100 bdb (5)
88≤…..<95 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.
Not applicable
Praktyki zawodowe
Not applicable
Literatura
Basic:
1. Parasitology for medical students (2nd edition). Buczek A. (editor), Koliber Lublin 2007
Supplementary:
1. Chomicz L. Guide to Medical Parasitology. (New compedium for medical students). Medical University of Warsaw, 2006
2. Ridley J.W – Parasitology for medical and clinical laboratory professionals, Delmar Cengage Learning, 2012.
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