Parasitology Spotlight: Trypanosoma

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Continuing Education Credits

P.A.C.E.® Contact Hours: hour(s)

Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Science CE Credit Hours

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Objectives

  • Describe the epidemiology, transmission, and reservoir of Trypanosoma species.
  • Explain the life cycle and pathophysiology of trypanosomiasis.
  • Differentiate the characteristic laboratory findings, including the morphology of Trypanosoma species on microscopy.

Course Outline

  • Trypanosoma Species
    • Overview
    • Reservoir and Transmission
    • Epidemiology
    • Life Cycle: Trypanosoma brucei
    • Life Cycle: Trypanosoma cruzi
    • Pathophysiology: African Trypanosomiasis
    • Pathophysiology: Chagas Disease
    • Clinical Symptoms
    • Laboratory Findings
    • Laboratory Identification
    • Table 2: Trypanosoma Species Summary
    • 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.