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| MVET0201-2 | Parasitology | |||||
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| Duration : | 15h Th | |||||
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| Holder(s) : | Bernard Mignon | |||||
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| Course contents : | I. Introduction - Parasitism - Parasitic life cycles - Classification of parasites II. Protozoa - Sarcomastigophora (Flagellata and Amoeba) - Sporozoa - Ciliophora - Microspora III. Helminths - Trematodes - Cestodes - Nematodes - Acanthocephala IV. Arthropodes - Insects - Acarina - Pentastomids V. Fungi - Yeasts - Dermatophytes et other molds | |||||
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| Course objective : | The course aims to give an initiation in fundamental and medical parasitology through the study of the main parasites and their relationship with their hosts and their environment. Both animal (protozoa and metazoa) and fungal eukaryotic parasites ara successively presented. The accent is put on their classification, morphology, physiology and biochemistry. Epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and prophylaxis of some parasitic diseases are also presented. For each important biological group, a representative parasite and the associated disease are developed. | |||||
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| Prerequisites : | Basic general and cellular biology, biochemistry, anatomy, histology, physiology and immunology. | |||||
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| Organization : | The theoretical course is given in the first part of the academic year. It is based on a rich illustrated powerpoint presentation. | |||||
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| Written notes : | A copy of the courses notes is given to the students. An illustrated CDRom in Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases is available at the secretariat. It is intended to provide a support for both theoretical and practical courses. Main references: - ROBERTS L.S. et JANOVY J.J., Foundations of Parasitology, 6th Ed., Singapour, 2000. - MEHLOHM H., Encyclopedic reference of Parasitology, Berlin, 2001. - URQUHART G.M. et al., Veterinary Parasitology, 2nd Ed., Blackwell Science, Oxford, 1996. - KREIER J.P. et BAKER J.R., Parasitic Protozoa, Allen and Unwin, London, 1987. - VANBREUSEGHEM A., DE VROEY C. et TAKASKIO M., Guide pratique de Mycologie médicale et vétérinaire, 2e Ed., 1978. - WALKER A., Arthropods of humans and domestic animals, 1st Ed, London, 1994. - SERVICE M.W., Medical Entomology, Chapman and Hall, 1996, London. | |||||
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| Assessment : | Examination modalities are available at the secretariat at the beginning of the year. | |||||
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| Contacts : | Bernard Mignon, Chef de travaux, Maître de Conférences Departement of infectious and parasitic diseases; parasitology and pathology of parasitic diseases. University of Liege, Faculty of veterinary Medicine, Boulevard de Colonster, 20, B-43, 4000 Liège, Belgium Phone : +32 4 366 40 99 - Fax : +32 4 366 40 97 - e-mail : bmignon@ulg.ac.be Secretariat : Jessica Collard Phone : +32 4 366 40 92 - Fax: +32 4 366 40 97 - e-mail : jcollard@ulg.ac.be | |||||
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ULg : Students and Studies Administration - Academic Affairs
Contact : Monique Marcourt, direction A.E.E.
Date of data : 27/02/2006
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