Introduction Medical Helminthology is a branch of parasitology that studies helminths, parasitic worms that cause human diseases. Helminths are multicellular, eukaryotic organisms that belong to several different taxonomic groups. They Read More …
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Laboratory Diagnosis of Malaria
Malaria diagnosis is a critical step in managing the disease, particularly in endemic areas where timely and accurate detection can prevent complications and reduce mortality. Accurate diagnosis helps identify the Plasmodium species, Read More …
Morphology and Life Cycle of Malaria Protozoa
Introduction Malaria is a potentially life-threatening disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Plasmodium. It is transmitted primarily through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes, which inject sporozoites Read More …
Entamoeba gingivalis
Introduction Entamoeba gingivalis is a protozoan parasite that primarily resides in the oral cavity. It was the first amoeba discovered in humans, identified in 1849 by Friedrich Lösch. Unlike other Read More …
Trichomonas vaginalis
Introduction Trichomonas vaginalis is a flagellated protozoan parasite and the causative agent of trichomoniasis, a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is the only protozoan known to infect the human Read More …