In this article we will discuss about the Laboratory Examinations of Parasites. I. Blood Examination for Parasites: Thick or thin blood smear can be stained by Leishman's or Giemsa or Field's or JSB stain to detect blood parasites. Method of Leishman staining: Leishman's stain should be poured from the dropper bottle and diluted to twice its volume with neutral distilled [...]
The below mentioned article provides a short note on Paragonimus Westermani. Morpholgy of Paragonimus Westermani: (Oriental lung fluke) is a reddish brown, plump, ovoidal fluke with rounded anterior end (Fig. 108.16). The eggs are ovoidal and have a flattened operculum (Fig. 108.17). Life Cycle of Paragonimus Westermani: Eggs escaping through the bronchioles are coughed up, are swallowed and passed out [...]
The below mentioned article provides a short note on Fasciolopsis Buski (Giant Intestinal Fluke). Morphology of Fasciolopsis Buski (Giant Intestinal Fluke): It is an elongated and ovoidal (Fig. 108.1, 2) trematode. The eggs of F. buski and F. hepatica are large like a hen's egg and are identical (Fig. 108.6). Life cycle: When immature eggs are discharged in the faeces, [...]