Parasitology Identification Methods
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What are the detection methods for Entrobius Pinworm infestation?

Anal swab detection method OR Scotch tape NIH swab

What are the specimen names and detection methods for Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas vaginalis?

Specimen name: Giardia lamblia trophozoite/cyst. Detection method: Direct wet mount Unstained Giardia cyst. Specimen name: Trichomonas vaginalis trophozite. Detection method: Wet mount Vaginal swab Scrapings Trichomonas vaginalis trophozoites may also be found in the urine

What is the specimen name and detection method for Trichuris trichiura?

Specimen name: Trichuris trichiura. Detection method: From stool sample. Trichuris trichuria egg

Study Notes

Parasitic Infections

Entrobius Vermicularis (Pinworm)

  • Detection methods include:
    • Scotch tape test (stick a clear adhesive tape to the perianal skin to collect eggs)
    • Cellophane tape test (similar to Scotch tape test)
    • Stool examinations (Microscopy and Concentration techniques)
    • Perianal swabs
    • Graham's method (collecting eggs from the perianal skin using a special tool)

Giardiasis

  • Detection methods for Giardia lamblia:
    • Stool examinations (Microscopy and Concentration techniques)
    • Duodenal aspirate or string test
    • ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay)
    • Immunofluorescence
    • PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

Trichomoniasis

  • Detection methods for Trichomonas vaginalis:
    • Wet mount or direct microscopy of vaginal discharge
    • Culture
    • Rapid antigen detection tests
    • Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs)
    • PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

Trichuriasis

  • Detection method for Trichuris trichiura:
    • Stool examinations (Microscopy and Concentration techniques)
    • Kato-Katz technique (to quantify eggs per gram of stool)

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