MOC - Parasitology
Protozoa and helminths — life cycles, clinical syndromes, and microscopy-first diagnosis.
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Overview
Parasites are eukaryotic pathogens with complex life cycles and geography/exposure-driven epidemiology. Labs still rely heavily on microscopy plus antigen/PCR for selected agents.
Key Subtopics
- Protozoa: blood (Plasmodium), intestinal (Giardia, Entamoeba), tissue (Toxoplasma, Leishmania, Trypanosoma)
- Helminths: nematodes, cestodes, trematodes
- Ectoparasites (optional clinical overlap)
- Antiparasitic drug classes
Starter Targets (to create)
- Plasmodium spp. (malaria)
- Giardia lamblia
- Toxoplasma gondii
Diagnostic Links
- Blood films, stool O&P, antigen EIAs, multiplex PCR
- MOC - Diagnostic & Lab Methods · light microscope
Related MOCs
Build Status
| Cluster | Status |
|---|---|
| Hub scaffold | done |
| Organism / life-cycle notes | backlog |