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Intro To Parasitology

The document outlines the key learning objectives for a parasitology course, including definitions of terms, classifications of parasites and hosts, and the importance of prevention and control of infections. It details various types of parasites based on habitat, pathogenicity, and mode of living, as well as sources of exposure and portals of entry for infections. The document serves as a foundational guide for understanding the relationships between hosts and parasites.

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Intro To Parasitology

The document outlines the key learning objectives for a parasitology course, including definitions of terms, classifications of parasites and hosts, and the importance of prevention and control of infections. It details various types of parasites based on habitat, pathogenicity, and mode of living, as well as sources of exposure and portals of entry for infections. The document serves as a foundational guide for understanding the relationships between hosts and parasites.

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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:

1. Define common terms related to parasitology.


2. Discuss types of Parasites according to the mode of living.
3. Discuss the types of host
4. Discuss the host-parasite relationships.
5. Identify the sources of exposure to infection or infestation.
6. Discuss the usual portal of entry most of the parasite.
7. Explain the classification of parasites.
8.Discuss the importance of
prevention and control of infection

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PARASITOLOGY Definition of terms:
• Parasitology
• Medical Parasitology
• Tropical Medicine
• Parasite
• Host

Biological relationships or Host-Parasite relationships


• Symbiosis : living together
• Mutualism : both benefits
• Commensalism : one organism benefits, no harm
• Parasitism : one organism benefits, with harm

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PARASITOLOGY CLASSIFICATION OF PARASITES

1. Accdg. to Habitat or mode of development


A. Ectoparasite
B. Endoparasite

2. Accdg. to Pathogenicity
A. Pathogenic
B. Commensal

3. Accdg. to mode of living


A. Obligate parasite
B. Facultative parasite
C. Temporary
D. Accidental/Incidental
E. Spurious
F. Permanent
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PARASITOLOGY CLASSIFICATION OF HOST

1. Final or Definitive host


2. Intermediate host
3. Paratenic host
4. Reservoir host

SOURCE OF EXPOSURE TO INFECTION OR INFESTATION

1. Soil-Transmitted Helminth (STH)


2. Snail-Transmitted
3. Vector-borne or Arthropod borne
4. Food or Waterborne
5. Contact Transmitted
6. Autoinfection

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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

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