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MIC2026: Diagnostic Parasitology and Entomology (Elective: 3 Credit hours)

Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the basic method of diagnosis of parasites in clinical specimens.
2. Identify the parasites and insects under microscope using the respective key identifying
characteristics.
3. Explain the basic concept of diagnostic parasitology and entomology.

Course Synopsis
The course covers various basic aspects of diagnostic techniques of protozoa and helminths. Faecal
examination includes direct smear, concentration techniques, egg count, faecal culture and
staining methods. Blood examination includes staining and serological diagnosis. This course also
covers basic aspects for diagnostic entomology including identification of mosquitoes and insects
of medical importance, entomological field and laboratory techniques.

Reference Texts

1. Paniker, C.K.J, & Ghosh, S. (2013). Textbook of Medical Parasitology (7 Edition). Jaypee
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Brothers Medical Pub.
2. Garcia, L.S. Diagnostic Medical Parasitology. (6 Edition). ASM Press, Washington D.C. 2016.
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3. Mehlhorn, H. (2016). Human Parasites: Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention. (1 edition). Springer.
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4. Mahmud, R., Lim, Y.A., & Amir, A. (2018). Medical Parasitology: A Textbook. Springer.
5. Service, M. (2016). Medical Entomology for Students. (5 Edition). Cambridge University Press.
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6. Marquardt, W. (2004). Biology of Disease Vectors. (2 Edition). Academic Press.
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7. Mullen, G, Durden, L. (2018). Medical and Veterinary Entomology (3 Edition). Academic Press.

Course Coordinator

Dr. Cheong Fei Wen

fwcheong18@um.edu.my
03-7967 6618

Course Assessment

Course will be assessed by Continuous Assessment (60%) and a Final Exam (40%)

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