Medical Parasitology: Cestodes Of The Intestinal Tract
Medical Parasitology: Cestodes of the Intestinal Tract (9887-12)
This course will cover the natural history of intestinal cestode parasites infecting humans, including typical disease symptoms in the infected host and the usual means of diagnosis.
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$0
Non-Member Price
$110
Additional Details
PEP hours: 7
CPS/ART credits: 0
Level: Basic
Course Type: Express
Start Date: Upon registration
Completion: Up to 52 weeks
Delivery: PDF via email
Prerequisites: None
Textbook: N/A
Equipment: Computer with Internet is required
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the general body type and anatomy of cestodes
- State the scientific and common name (where applicable) of each cestode covered
- State the geographical distribution of each cestode
- State, for each cestode, how infection is acquired and what measures can be used to prevent infection
- Describe the life cycle of each cestode with particular reference to the stage at which humans become infected
- Describe the diagnostic stage(s) of each cestode and name the optimal clinical specimen for diagnosis
- Describe the common symptoms of infection in each case
- State the preferred treatment method, if any
- Discuss the importance of recognizing spurious infections and artifacts in clinical specimens
- Define terms related to cestodes given in the glossary
Author/Instructor: Rosemary Drisdelle, BA, ART, MLT
Version Date: March 2012