Medical Parasitology

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What is the purpose of laboratory procedures in the diagnosis of parasitic infections?

To replace clinical suspicion with laboratory findings

To confirm clinical suspicion and identify unsuspected infections (correct)

To eliminate the need for clinical suspicion

To provide general information about parasitic infections

Which sample type is used to detect immune-parameter in parasitic infections?

Urine

Sputum

Blood (serum) (correct)

Stool

How is urine sample prepared for parasitology examination?

Filtered using a specialized filter

Heated at high temperature

Mixed with stool sample

Sterilized with screw caped (correct)

Which type of sample is used for muscle biopsy in parasitology?

Biopsy from lung, liver, spleen Signup and view all the answers

What type of sample is collected for examination during cough in parasitology?

Sputum (sterilized with screw caped) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sample is NOT typically used in parasitology examination?

Saliva Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of collecting perianal swab in parasitology?

To detect parasites in the anal area Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of collecting fluid from lymph node in parasitology?

To detect parasites in the lymphatic system Signup and view all the answers

How are stool samples typically preserved for parasitology examination?

In formalin Signup and view all the answers

What type of sample is used to diagnose infections during cough in parasitology?

Sputum Signup and view all the answers

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What is the purpose of laboratory procedures in the diagnosis of parasitic infections?

Which sample type is used to detect immune-parameter in parasitic infections?

How is urine sample prepared for parasitology examination?

Which type of sample is used for muscle biopsy in parasitology?

What type of sample is collected for examination during cough in parasitology?

Which type of sample is NOT typically used in parasitology examination?

What is the purpose of collecting perianal swab in parasitology?

What is the significance of collecting fluid from lymph node in parasitology?

How are stool samples typically preserved for parasitology examination?

What type of sample is used to diagnose infections during cough in parasitology?

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