Parasitology Spotlight: Roundworm

Vastian Learning
See all available Compliance & CE courses »

Continuing Education Credits

P.A.C.E.® Contact Hours: hour(s)

Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Science CE Credit Hours

: hour(s)

(based on 14 customer ratings)

Objectives

  • Describe the epidemiology, transmission, and reservoir of Ascaris lumbricoides.
  • Explain the life cycle and pathophysiology of A. lumbricoides infection and its impact on the gastrointestinal system.
  • Differentiate the characteristic laboratory findings, including the morphology of A. lumbricoides ova on stool microscopy.

Course Outline

  • Ascaris lumbricoides
    • Overview
    • Reservoir and Transmission
    • Epidemiology
    • Life Cycle
    • Pathophysiology
    • Clinical Symptoms
    • Laboratory Findings
    • Laboratory Identification
    • Treatment
    • Prevention and Control
  • References
    • References

Additional Information

This is a mini course designed to enhance learning and reinforce existing knowledge. It does not provide continuing education (CE) credit. The purpose of this course is to support ongoing professional development and review.