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Artificial Intelligence for the Detection of Gastrointestinal Parasites Cases in ParasitologyThis presentation will explore the role of AI in select cases of parasitology along with future applications of AI moving forward. Presented by This video is 55 min |
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Cases in ParasitologyThis presentation will cover fun, bizarre cases in Parasitology. The route of infection for various foodborne parasites and the clinical presentation of zoonotic parasites will be discussed. Presented by This video is 54 min |
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CestodesOverview of major cestodes, or, tapeworms, that can cause human disease. This includes how to identify the parasite and the life cycles of the organisms, including other hosts that may be involved. Presented by This video is 10 min |
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Fantastic Beasts and the Infections They TransmitZoonotic diseases represent an ongoing risk to humans, especially with increased interactions between animals, vectors, and humans. This narrative case series explores the variety of zoonotic diseases that can be encountered in North America and discusses appropriate diagnostic testing strategies and tips and tricks to predict these zoonoses. Presented by This video is 39 min |
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Genetic Susceptibility to Infectious DiseasesMost immunodeficiencies leading to increased susceptibility to infections seen in clinical practice are secondary to other diseases, such as infections (e.g. HIV) and malignancies (e.g. Multiple Myeloma), or are iatrogenic (e.g. immunosuppressive drugs). Primary immunodeficiency diseases (PIDD) are thought to be genetic in origin. There are now over 150 PIDD recognized, and their number is still growing. Most of these diseases are individually rare, but as group they have an estimated prevalence of 1:1200 in the USA, similar to acute leukemias. Diagnosis of PIDDs requires integration of data from clinical findings with laboratory immunological analyses and increasingly with genetic testing. In this presentation we discuss the utility of molecular diagnosis in immunodeficiency diseases, and then review specific examples of genetic susceptibility to bacterial, fungal and viral infections. Immunodeficiencies are often though to lead to ‘opportunistic’ infections. The diseases presented demonstrated that PIDDs can lead to very specific infections. Presented by This video is 40 min |
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Introduction to Blood Parasites: It May Be a Bloody Mess, But It Is Worth KnowingThe most common blood parasites are reviewed in this presentation with a strong focus on best practice for microscopy, as well as adjunct methods of diagnosis for unique clinical presentations. Presented by Blaine A. Mathison, BS, M(ASCP) This video is 1 hr 5 min |
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Introduction to Parasitology: The Basics Are Just the BeginningThe parasites that infect humans are broad and diverse. Though many teaching and review content focuses on the common GI parasites, this presentation will focus instead on the other body sites that can be infected by parasites. Presented by Blaine A. Mathison, BS, M(ASCP) This video is 1 hr 3 min |
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Laboratory Diagnosis of VaginitisThis lecture will briefly cover the clinical presentation, point-of-care testing, and laboratory diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis, candida vaginitis, and trichomoniasis. It will provide a broad overview of common testing modalities including nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT). Codetection of vaginitis agents and other sexually transmitted infections will also be addressed. Presented by This video is 38 min |
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NematodesOverview of Nematodes (round worms) that can cause human disease. This includes identification of and life cycle of the organisms and impact on infected patients. Presented by This video is 10 min |
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Other Blood ParasitesOverview of Trypanosomes, Leishmania and Microfiilaria species. Stains used to detect parasites, diseases caused by these parasites, morphology of the different species and other hosts involved in the life cycles. Presented by This video is 11 min |
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Plasmodium and BabesiaOverview of species that cause Malaria as well as Babesia. This includes the life cycles of the organisms, clinical features of disease and stages of Malaria. Presented by This video is 11 min |
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Post-Artesunate Delayed HemolysisA 61 year-old male with HTN transferred from an OSH with MET, acidosis, AKI, and hypoglycemia in the setting of severe malaria and an incidental COVID infection 5 days after returning from Mazambique. No malaria prophylaxis taken. Smear showed Plasmodium falciparum, parasitemia, 24.4%, for which he was started on Artesunate q12h x3 doses, then daily until parasitemia was <1% followed by coatem BID x3 days. Post coatem, he began to feel more fatigued with intermittent mild fevers and darkening urine. He became HDS and aferbrile, but his CBC was notable for a Hgb of 5.1 with PLT of 363. This presentation will further explore this case along with discussing post-artesunate delayed hemolysis in greater detail. Presented by This video is 21 min |
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ProtozoaOverview of Protozoa (single cell parasites) including amoeba, flagellates, coccidians and ciliates. This will include testing protocols, stains used, morphology and life cycles of selected species. Presented by This video is 19 min |
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Review of Malaria and Plasmodium SpeciesThis is a basic overview of malaria and the causative agent, Plasmodium species. This lecture will cover the life cycle of the parasite, the species' differentiating characteristics in the human host, and case studies for Plasmodium falciparum. P. ovale, P. vivax, P. malariae. Presented by This video is 48 min |
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Spotlight on Testing: Molecular Diagnostics of Gastrointestinal ParasitesThis short video discusses molecular diagnostics of gastrointestinal parasites. Presented by This video is 7 min |
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TrematodesOverview of Trematodes (flukes) that can cause human disease. The presentation includes morphology, identification and life cycle of the parasites. Presented by This video is 8 min |
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