Info on clinical laboratory theory and practices
Introduction Donne (1836) was the first to report Trichomonas vaginalis in vaginal secretion. Trichomonas vaginalis is a parasite that can infect both males and females’ urogenital systems. T. vaginalis is a pathogenic parasite that causes vaginitis, urethritis, and prostatitis. Infection … Read more
A lot of structures appear like parasites but aren’t. In microscopy, artifacts and confusers are two categories of structures that are most often present in stool and blood samples. Stool objects and confusers may be triggered by disease mechanisms, medications, … Read more
Introduction Due to its long pointed tail, which resembles a straight pin in the adult worm, Enterobius vermicularis is called a pinworm. It is also known as ‘Seatworm’ . It was originally called Oxyuris vermicularis, discovered by Linnaeus in 1758, … Read more
Anton Von Leeuwenhoek (1681) discovered Giardia Lamblia (originally named Cercomonas intestinalis, later also known as Giardia intestinalis or Giardia duodenale) in his stools, making it one of the earliest known protozoan parasites. It is called Giardia after Paris Professor Giard … Read more
Intestinal amebiasis, amebic colitis, amebic dysentery, and extraintestinal amebiasis are common disease or disorder names. This ameba is harmful to humans. It can infect the mucosa of the intestine, resulting in flask-shaped lesions and bloody diarrhea. The trophozoite produces lyticenzymes … Read more