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The Microscopic Diagnosis of Malaria

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Course Objectives

After the training learners should be able to

 

         Identify the four species of malaria associated with parasitic infections in humans.

         Identify various growth stages of parasites through microscopic examination.

         Identify morphological characteristics in infected erythrocytes.

         Identify the difference among Schüffners dots, Jamess dots, Ziemanns dots and Maurers dots.

         Distinguish among trophozoites, schizonts, and gametocytes.

         Distinguish between macrogametocytes and microgametocytes.

         Identify artifacts, contaminants and other blood parasites in stained films.

         Recognize the causes of color variations in stained films.

         Differentiate among species in mixed infections.