Basic laboratory methods in medical parasitology () World Health Organization

Description

A comprehensive laboratory manual detailing fundamental methods used in medical parasitology. The guide covers techniques for laboratory safety, microscope care and calibration, and the collection, preparation, and examination of various samples, including faecal, urine, vaginal, urethral, and blood specimens. Specific methodologies like concentration techniques, permanent staining, and the Kato-Katz technique for schistosomiasis diagnosis are included.