Laboratory Diagnosis of Parasitic Diseases. The types are: 1. Amoebic Infections 2. Kala-Azar 3. Malaria 4. Ascariasis 5. Enterobius Vermicularis 6. Hookworms 7. Filarial Worms 8. Guinea Worm 9. Taenia Saginata 10. Taenia Solium 11. Hydatid Cysts 12. Paragonimiasis 13. Schistosoma Haematobium 14. Schistosoma Japonicum. Parasitic Disease: Type # 1. Amoebic Infections: Definitive diagnosis of amoebiasis is made by detection [...]
In this article we will discuss about the laboratory diagnosis of various sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The various sexually transmitted diseases whose diagnosis has been discussed are: 1. Urethritis 2. Genital Ulcers 3. Vaginal Discharge. Sexually Transmitted Disease # 1. Urethritis: Causative agents of urethritis are listed in Table 16.1: Laboratory diagnosis: Specimen: Urethral, vaginal, cervical, and anal exudates are [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Laboratory Diagnosis of Viral Infection. Introduction: The choice of materials and methods for laboratory confirmation of viral infection depends on the stage of illness (Table 13.1). The following methods are commonly employed: (a) Microscopy: Cytopathic effect, inclusion bodies. (b) Culture and isolation: Laboratory animals, chick embryo, tissue culture, cell culture. (c) Serology: [...]