250-202 Veterinary Parasitology

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Subject Description

Principal protozoan, cestode, trematode, nematode and arthropod parasites of domestic animals and their role as primary pathogens or as vectors, with emphasis on: morphological characteristics of organisms; zoological classification; life cycles, epidemiology, methods of transmission, vector, vector control; the ways in which the parasite alters the anatomy, physiology or biochemistry of the host to produce disease; resistance of the host to infection, the immunological and pathological reactions of the host to parasites; methods of diagnosis including collection of specimens and interpretation of results; mode of action and spectrum of activity of anti-parasitic drugs.

Assessment

A 90-minute mid-year practical examination; a 3-hour written examination and a 90-minute practical examination at the end of the year.