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IPLUSO 22427

Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases

Veterinary Nursing
  • ApresentaçãoPresentation
    Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases are fundamental Curricular Units for the acquisition of basic knowledge about the most frequent and relevant parasites and parasitic diseases that affect the main species of veterinary interest. This is achieved through the taxonomic, morphological, and bioecological study of parasites, as well as the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention and control of associated parasitic diseases.
  • ProgramaProgramme
    Biology and morphology of the main endoparasites and ectoparasites of medical importance in veterinary medicine and public health. Zoological nomenclature and taxonomy, definitions, and general terminology applied to parasitology and parasitic diseases. Host-parasite relationships, types of parasitism, bioecological, and evolutionary aspects of parasites. Main techniques for the collection, preservation, and identification of samples. Parasite identification and laboratory diagnosis of parasitoses.
  • ObjectivosObjectives
    At the end of this curricular unit, the students should be able to: Recognize and apply zoological nomenclature and general terminology used in parasitology. Understand the bioecology of parasites, the dynamics of parasitism, and the epidemiology of parasitic diseases. Comprehend the biological cycles and transmission pathways of parasites with major importance in veterinary medicine and public health. Understand the pathophysiology of parasitic diseases and their implications in a future therapeutic and prophylactic context. Recognize the main protozoa and metazoa with importance in veterinary medicine and public health. Identify macroscopically and microscopically the parasites and recognize their location within the host. Perform the main laboratory techniques for the diagnosis of different parasitoses.
  • BibliografiaBibliography
    Hendrix, C., Robinson, E.- Diagnostic Parasitology for Veterinary Technicians. 5th edition. Elsevier, 2016. ISBN: 9780323389822. Zajac, A., Conboy, G., Little, S., Reichard, M. Little, S. Veterinary Clinical Parasitology . 9th edtion. WILEY Blackwell, 2021. ISBN: 9781119300779. Taylor, M., Coop, B., Wall, R. Veterinary Parasitology . 4th edition. WILEY Blackwell, 2025. ISBN: 9780470671627. Deplazes, P., Eckert, J., Mathis, A., von Samson-Himmelstjerna, G., Zahner, H. Parasitology in Veterinary Medicine. Wageningen Academic Publishers, 2016. ISBN: 9789086862740.  
  • MetodologiaMethodology
    Teaching Theorical classes: masterclasses to expose the programmatic content using audiovisual media and e-learning softwares. Practical classes: tutorial classes to apply the knowledge acquired in the masterclasses through discussions of clinical cases and hands-on labboratory techniques for identification of parasites in biological samples from several animal species. Assessment Continuous evaluation: Theoretical component: two written frequencies. Practical component: five written minitests (90%); performing laboratory techniques and microscopy analysis (10%). A minimum grade of 9.5 out of 20 is required in both components (theoretical and practical) to pass. Final exam In case of failing the continuous evaluation, the final classification will be based on the average of 50% of the practical assessment and 50% of the theoretical component.
  • LínguaLanguage
    Português
  • TipoType
    Semestral
  • ECTS
    5
  • NaturezaNature
    Mandatory
  • EstágioInternship
    Não