Yousuf Ali Khalleefah Aljitlawi
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The Department of Parasitology was established in the 2018-2019 academic year and teaches Parasitology and Immunology to third-year students. As one of the essential departments in the medical school, it integrates with other departments to achieve the college's vision and mission. The department is committed to enhancing its capabilities to improve the quality of its outputs, utilizing advanced resources provided by the university to develop curricula, teaching methods, and research techniques.
We extend our gratitude to our partners in success, especially the President of the University, the Dean of the College of Medicine, and all department members, for their tireless dedication and contributions.
Description
The Department of Parasitology is one of the fundamental scientific departments, playing a crucial role in diagnosing various parasitic diseases. It aids medical students in understanding parasitic diseases, recognizing them, and learning methods of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
Vision
Enhancing the understanding of human parasitology, including parasite morphology, life cycle, host-parasite relationship, parasite development, diseases caused by parasites, and their diagnosis and treatment.
Mission
The department aims to transform the field of medical parasitology both locally and globally through the publication of scientific research, education of future generations, and advocacy for improved community health and parasitic disease control.
Goals
Introduction to Parasitology:
Teach important definitions, relationships among organisms in the animal kingdom, parasitism and its examples, types of parasites, types of hosts, sources of parasitic infections, modes of transmission and diagnosis, effects of parasites on hosts, and types of samples.
Medical Parasitology:
Study medical protozoa in terms of scientific classification, geographical distribution, morphology, diseases they cause in humans, modes of transmission, infective and diagnostic stages, clinical symptoms and pathological effects, complications, diagnostic methods, prevention and control, and treatment.
Medical Helminthology:
Study different types of worms (flatworms, tapeworms, and nematodes) including their scientific classification, geographical distribution, morphology, diseases they cause in humans, clinical symptoms and pathological effects, modes of transmission, infective and diagnostic stages, complications, diagnostic methods, prevention and control, and treatment.
Medical Entomology:
Study medical insects in terms of scientific classification, geographical distribution, morphology, life cycle, diseases they transmit to humans (mechanical or biological), and methods of control and eradication.
Immunology:
Study the role of the immune system in combating parasites at all stages, including the parasite's ability to evade immune cells.
Laboratory Examination Methods for Parasites:
By the end of the course, students should be able to collect and preserve samples, perform all tests related to urine and stool examination, examine blood samples and staining techniques, and conduct serological diagnosis of antibodies and antigens, as well as molecular biology techniques.