Learning goals
- Contrast the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, and diagnosis of cutaneous and visceral leishmaniasis
- Contrast the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, and diagnosis of Toxoplasma gondii infection in patients with HIV/AIDS, neonates, and immunocompetent hosts
- Contrast the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, and diagnosis of diseases caused by Trichinella, Toxocara (visceral larva migrans), Taenia solium (cysticercosis), and Schistosoma (S. haematobium and S. mansoni)
This third parasitology session focuses on tissue-invasive parasites. Make special note of the most common tissues involved for each parasite. We have selected the most relevant organisms to review in detail with a focus on clinical aspects of the disease, epidemiologic associations, and basics of treatment. Large-group session will be interactive question/answer and audience response. There will be opportunity to engage with your colleagues to solve clinical cases.
Pre-session preparation, to familiarize yourself with the names/types of pathogens to be discussed, will maximize what you get from the sessions.
Required pre-class materials
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Review the sections on protozoa Leishmania and Toxoplasma.
These are pared-down summaries of the most salient information for each organism. If you need/want more information, see the textbook recommendations below. -
Review the sections on nematodes Trichinella and Toxocara.
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Review the sections on trematode Schistosoma.
Recommended study materials
These are not required. They are a curated list of resources that are of highest yield for the stated learning objectives. Â
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- P-3.1 (Trypanosoma cruzi)
- P.3.3 (Plasmodium)
- P-3.4 (Leishmaniasis)
- P-5.2 (Tissue Nematodes)
- P-6.1 (Cestodes)
- P-6.2 (Trematodes)
- P-2.1 (Toxoplasmosis)