“Advanced Laboratory Manual of Parasitology and Immunoparasitology” by Buddhadeb Manna and Sanjukta Manna.(NCBA)

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Core Topics Covered in the Manual

1. Clinical Microscopy & Morphology

Microscope Calibration: Guidelines for setting up ocular micrometers to accurately measure cyst and egg sizes.
Protozoology Identification: Structural identification of single-celled blood and tissue parasites (e.g., Giardia lamblia seen on the cover, Entamoeba, Plasmodium species).
Helminthology: Morphological identification of adult worms, larvae, and eggs from flukes, tapeworms, and roundworms.

2. Specimen Processing & Diagnostics

Fecal Examination: Concentration methods (sedimentation and flotation techniques) to optimize egg detection.
Blood Smears: Preparation and staining protocols (Giemsa, Leishman stains) for detecting malaria and filarial parasites.
Tissue Artifacts: Differentiating real biological parasites from harmless background artifacts.

3. Immunoparasitology & Molecular Approaches

Serological Screening: Step-by-step laboratory procedures for running antigen/antibody detection tests (such as ELISA).
Host Immune Responses: Observing the cellular and humoral responses of a host during a persistent active infection.
Molecular Identification: Foundational methodologies regarding DNA extraction and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) screening for low-density parasite samples.

4. Biosafety & Quality Assurance

Universal Precautions: Handling hazardous body fluids, specimen disposal, and preventing aerosol transmission in workspaces.
Quality Control: Bench procedures to maintain testing accuracy and prevent clinical misdiagnoses.