Resistance to Malaria A number of genetic factors provide some resistance to infection by various Plasmodium spp. Hemoglobin S, thalassemia, and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase or...
Category: Parasitology
Cellophane (Scotch) Tape Preparation for Pinworm Examination
Enterobius vermicularis also known as pinworm or threadworm or seatworm is a white roundworm parasite that has worldwide distribution. It affects persons of all ages and socioeconomic statuses....
Lymphatic filariasis can be diagnosed clinically and through laboratory techniques. Demonstration of microfilarae in the peripheral blood Collection of blood specimen The microfilariae that...
I am writing this post to help you remember the fundamental differences between the two malarial parasites P. falciparum and P.vivax. I hope after going through this post, you will discover some...
Fig-1: Formal Ether Sedimentation Technique The number of parasitic forms of both protozoan and/or helminthic parasites) in fecal specimens are often too low to be observed microscopically in...
Diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis may require taking a blood sample and/or taking a biopsy from the bone marrow or splenic puncture to show the parasite. Diagnosis of cutaneous leishmaniasis...
