Parasites
Parasites

Parasites

by Vincent Racaniello, PhD, Sean Elliott, MD

Parasites are defined as organisms that live within another organism, or host, causing the latter’s detriment by robbing them of nutrients. Several species of parasitic organisms have found a way to turn humans into their hosts. Tapeworms, roundworms, and more are widely known, being the culprits behind many cases of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. More-severe infections remain common, especially in poor or marginalized communities with inadequate sanitation.

In this course, the student will be introduced to protozoan parasites, nematodes, cestodes, and trematodes. As the student progresses through the course, the clinical presentation associated with each parasite will be discussed.

For optimal comprehension, the student will be required to have preliminary knowledge of molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, histology, and physiology.

Course Details

  • Videos 23
  • Duration 2:24 h
  • Quiz questions 107
  • Concept Pages 19

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Your Educators of course Parasites

 Vincent Racaniello, PhD

Vincent Racaniello, PhD

Dr. Vincent Racaniello is a Higgins Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Columbia University, in New York, USA.
He obtained his PhD at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, in New York City, in 1979 and joined the faculty of Columbia University in 1982.
Because of his achievements, he has received several awards, including the Irma T. Hirschl, Searle Scholars Program, Eli Lilly, and NIH Merit Awards. Dr. Racaniello is interested in using new media for medical education; he writes on his virology blog and hosts and produces several podcasts.
Within Lecturio, Dr. Racaniello teaches courses on Microbiology.

 Sean Elliott, MD

Sean Elliott, MD

Dr. Sean Elliott is the Professor of Clinical Pediatrics and the Associate Chair for the Department of Pediatrics at The University of Arizona, USA.
He obtained his MD from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1993. Currently, he is Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist at the University of Arizona Medical Center.
He devotes time to Quality Improvement, graduate medical education efficacy and his scholarship with the Tucson Hospitals Medical Education Program (THMEP).
Within Lecturio, Dr. Elliott teaches courses on Microbiology.


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Too superficial.
By Henry L. on 27. March 2023 for Toxoplasmosis – Protozoa (CNS Infection)

This lecture was extremely superficial. Serology is not discussed and neither the nuances of treatment of the pregnant patient. Cerebral and ocular forms of toxoplasmosis were also skipped. You need to get a physician specializing in Famliy Medicine to give this leture.

 
A good and nice course
By Razvan S. on 13. September 2022 for Parasites

It's very well explained, but still need to be more detailed. For my parasites exam it is not suffice.

 
great lecture.
By S C. on 18. April 2022 for Leishmania – Protozoa (Visceral Infection)

much wanted detail. thank you so much, perfect and informative.

 
Perfect
By Maria J. on 26. December 2020 for Toxoplasma gondii – Protozoa (CNS Infection)

Amazing lecture! So easy to understand and so enjoyable to watch; congratulations!