Course

Unit 1

Introduction: Parasitic association, host parasitic interaction, Effect of parasitism in the host, Sources of parasitic infections. Classification of parasites.

Unit 2

Introduction to Protozoa: Amoeba Entamoeba histolytica, Free living amoeba, Flagellates- Giardia and non intestinal Trichomonas, Hemoflagellates, Sporozoa and Microspora.

Unit 3

Introduction to Metazoa: General characteristics Cestodes-Intestinal Tapeworms Taenia solium, Taenia saginata and extra intestinal tape worm 

Unit 4

Introduction to Trematodes: General characteristics Schistosoma haematobium S.mansoni S.japonicum

Unit 5

Introduction to Nematodes: General Characteristics, Intestinal nematodes Trichinella, Trichuris, Strongyloides , Blood and tissue Wuchereria bancrofti Brugia malayi, Onchocerca volvolus Mansonella spp

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

To understand the common parasitic relationship in nature, focusing more on human parasite that cause diseases.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

After completing the course, students shall be able to

CO1. Understand the most important groups of eukaryotic parasites in vertebrates. 

CO2. Classify the parasites based on the cellular organization and locomotory organs.

CO3. Describe their life cycle, infection pathways and types of damage they inflict on the host.

CO4. Explain the clinical features associated with each parasite.

REFERENCES:

1. Burton J Bogtish. Clint E. Carter, Thomas N. Oeltmann Human parasitology 4^th edition,2012.
2. General parasitology-Thomas C Cheng, 2^nd edition ,2012.
3. Markell and Voge’s David T. John MSPH, William A. Petri Jr, Medical Parasitology,9^th edition ,2006.
4. Foundation of parasitology-Roberts, Janovy.,9^th edition 2006