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Which method is used to prepare thin and thick blood films for parasite detection?
Which parasite is detected extracellularly in blood?
What is the primary purpose of blood examination for parasitic diseases?
Which method involves placing a small drop of blood on a pre-cleaned slide and allowing it to spread by bringing another slide at an angle?
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Which parasite is detected intracellularly in blood?
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Study Notes
Blood Film Preparation for Parasite Detection
- Thin blood films are used to detect parasites within blood cells, while thick blood films are used to detect parasites in larger quantities of blood.
Parasite Detection in Blood
- The parasite detected extracellularly in blood is Trypanosoma.
- The parasite detected intracellularly in blood is Plasmodium.
Primary Purpose of Blood Examination
- The primary purpose of blood examination for parasitic diseases is to diagnose and identify the type of parasite present.
Blood Film Preparation Method
- The method that involves placing a small drop of blood on a pre-cleaned slide and allowing it to spread by bringing another slide at an angle is called the "slide-and-spread" or "push" method, used to prepare thin blood films.
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Test your knowledge of blood examination methods for diagnosing parasitic diseases with this quiz. Explore the techniques for preparing thin and thick blood films and learn about the different parasites that can be detected in blood samples. Understand the blood changes that occur in parasitic infections and the safety measures involved in handling blood samples for diagnosis.
