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MIC2026: Diagnostic Parasitology and Entomology (Elective: 3 credits)

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).
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Jaypee Brothers Medical Pub.
2. Garcia, L.S. Diagnostic Medical Parasitology. (6 Edition). ASM Press, Washington
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D.C. 2016.
3. Mehlhorn, H. (2016). Human Parasites: Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention. (1
st
edition). Springer.
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
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University Press.
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).
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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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