Medical and Veterinary Parasitology

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

The animal parasites of humans and related hosts are reviewed. The pathology caused by these parasites, epidemiology, life cycles, prophylactic and therapeutic control are considered. Course objectives: Describe the impact of parasites on human and animal health, including how access to clean water, proper sanitation, and vectors affect disease transmission around the world. Explain the mechanism of the host-parasite relationship, how this relationship affects the overall health of the host including how the life cycle and epidemiology of the parasite play a key part in the pathology, and the importance of zoonotic transmission. Synthesize pertinent facts and apply them in order to educate the public about parasite prevention and control strategies to support both human and animal health