Module Name |
Module Code |
Lecture Hrs |
Practical Hrs |
Credits |
| Histopathology II-Parasitology |
(BMS3111-BMS3121) |
60 |
60 |
6 |
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| Description |
| Normal histopatology of the male and female reproductive systems. Detailed study of uterus, cervix, ovary, fallopian tube and testis. Normal histology of the lymphatic system. Detailed study of spleen, lymph nodes, thymus. Normal histology of the endocrine system. Detailed study of pituitary, pancreas, adrenal and thyroid. Normal histology of the urinary system and detailed study of kidney, bladder, ureter, urethra. Microtomy. Preparation and staining of frozen sections. study of and specific staining techniques to demonstrate cytoplasmic granules in various cell types and tissues including paneth cells, pancreas, pituitary, mast cells, eosinophils, macrophages, etc. Study of an specific staining techniques to demonstrate extracellular substances such as amyloid and fibrin. Study of pigments in tissues. Study and demonstration of glycogen and various types of mucins:PAS stain to demonstrate glycogen and mucin, Bestcarmine stain to demonstrate glycogen specifically, Alcian Blue stain to demonstrate acid mucins. Various types of lipids found in tissue sections. Exfoliative cytology, cytological smears and papanicolaov stain. Bacteria, fungi and spirochaetes in tissue sections. Gram's, AN and Grocott's stain. Laboratory sessions using various staining techniques to demonstrate tje various cells and tissues studied in this module and their microscopic examination.- A comprehensive knowledge of the methods of examining stools, tissues, blood body fluid and sputum for identification of parasites. Preservation of parasites. concentration technique, culture, fixation, staining, clearing and mounting techniques and composition of reagents used in parasitology. Classification, geographical distribution, habitat, morphology, life-cycle, pathogenicity, diagnosis and prophylaxis of selected examples of the following classes of parasites: protozoa, nematodes, trematodes, cestodes, trypanosoma, helminthes. The importance of entomology will be addressed in relation to the role of insects in the transmission of various diseases. The man, saprophytes and parasites occasionally found in man where these are of importance in differential diagnosis. Special techniques, including serological tests will also be covered. The module will introduce students to the fundamentals of molecular parasitology |
| Faculty |
Department |
| FACULTY OF SCIENCE |
Department of Health & Medical Sciences |
| Contact Details |
Administrative assistant: RAINA FERHANA HOSSENBUX
Telephone: 4037400
Email: r.hossenbux@uom.ac.mu |
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