Clinical Parasitology

Code:

MAC07005

Acronym:

PC

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Health Sciences

Instance: 2020/2021 - SP

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Microbiology Laboratory
Course/CS Responsible:	MSc in Clinical Analysis

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MAC	16	Official Curriculum	1	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

The course aims to create a comprehensive knowledge base on clinical parasitology, particularly on the various parasitic diseases and how to do their laboratory diagnosis. It is intended to provide students the necessary tools to increase knowledge of this area of knowledge. It is desirable that the student make the bridge between the knowledge acquired in the discipline and its role in society, questioning him under social and environmental aspects. It is intended that the student is independent in practical situations of laboratory diagnosis of parasitic diseases

Learning outcomes and competences

The theoretical component of the discipline covers the most relevant aspects of the morphology, life cycle, clinical, geographic distribution, laboratory diagnosis and prophylaxis of the most important parasitic diseases in the world. Thus it is intended to create an in-depth knowledge base on the topic.

Clues are given to the student to discover more about each of the parasites who studied or about others that are not addressed in the discipline. It is also highlighted the social and environmental component often associated with parasitic infections, particularly in countries that belong to the edge of poverty in the world. The laboratory component of the course is intended to convey not only the basic knowledge to perform laboratory diagnosis of parasitic infections but also awaken the student to the decision processes associated with less common clinical cases.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

It is desirable knowledge on biology, microbiology and immunology

Program

Introduction: taxonomic classification of pathogenic parasites to humans and its importance in Portugal and worldwide. Feces: preparation of the patient and the sample. Amoebae, Balantidium coli, Cryptosporidium sp., Cyclospora cayetanensis, Cycloisospora belli, microsporidia, Giardia lamblia, Sarcocystis sp., Schistosoma sp., Fasciola sp., Taenia sp., Hymenolepis sp., D. latum, A. lumbricoides, Hookworms, E. vermicularis , S. stercoralis, T. trichiura. Blood: Plasmodium sp, Babesia sp, Trypanosoma sp. and filaria; Other biological products: Leishmania, Trichomonas sp, T. gondii, hydatid cyst, Amoebas of life free and T. spiralis. Parasites whose diagnosis is not made by parasitological analysis: Cysticerccus cellulosae, visceral and cutaneous larvae migrans. Indirect laboratory diagnosis: study of serological methods Infections by arthropods: S. scabiei, P. irritans, P. capitis, P. corporis, P. pubis

Mandatory literature

Warren Kenneth S. ed.; Parasitology. ISBN: 0-387-90840-4
Spicer W. John; Clinical bacteriology, mycology and parasitology. ISBN: 0-443-04365-5
Garcia Lynne S.; Practical guide to diagnostic parasitology. ISBN: 978-1-55581-454-0

Teaching methods and learning activities

The theoretical component of the discipline covers the most relevant aspects of the morphology, life cycle, clinical, geographic distribution, laboratory diagnosis and prophylaxis of the most important parasitic diseases in the world. Thus it is intended to create an in-depth knowledge base on the topic.

Clues are given to the student to discover more about each of the parasites who studied or about others that are not addressed in the discipline. It is also highlighted the social and environmental component often associated with parasitic infections, particularly in countries that belong to the edge of poverty in the world. The laboratory component of the course is intended to convey not only the basic knowledge to perform laboratory diagnosis of parasitic infections but also awaken the student to the decision processes associated with less common clinical cases.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	50,00
Frequência das aulas	50,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

The assessment is done by a final written examination, which evaluates the knowledge gain in the theoretical and practical components of the discipline.
The final exam is worth 20 values

Calculation formula of final grade

Final exam for 20 values.

The student will get approval if at least have 9.5 values.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not aplicable

Internship work/project

Not aplicable

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

According to the general normes practised by the Faculty of Pharmacy

Classification improvement

Improving classification may be required only once, in one of two exams immediately following that in which the student has passed.

Observations

In view of the pandemic situation that we are experienced, changes in the way the diccipline is taught may occur. These changes will be communicated to the students in a timely manner and will be described in this field of the course sheet.