Intro To Parasitology
Intro To Parasitology
PARASITOLOGY
(PAR 313)
Francis Anthony V. Soriano, RMT
College of Medical Technology
MT. Carmel College
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PARASITOLOGY
At the end of the unit the learner will be able to:
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PARASITOLOGY Definition of terms:
• Parasitology
• Medical Parasitology
• Tropical Medicine
• Parasite
• Host
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PARASITOLOGY CLASSIFICATION OF PARASITES
2. Accdg. to Pathogenicity
A. Pathogenic
B. Commensal
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PARASITOLOGY PORTAL OF ENTRY (Mode of Transmission)
1. Mouth/Oral
2. Skin
3. Genitals
4. Intranasal cavity
5. Transplacental
6. Transmammary
CLASSIFICATION OF PARASITES
1. Protozoa
2. Metazoa