Tested Studies in Laboratory Teaching, 2016, Volume 37
Marianne Niedzlek-Feaver
Abstract
We are using materials available from Ward (preserved eggs) and Carolina Biological (living Hymenolepis diminuta
eggs in feces) to simulate parasite identification with tests based on protocols routinely used by practicing veterinarians. For
the first activity we simply mix eggs from three or four helminths and students use a key to identify which species are
represented. The benefits of the first part of the activity is that the preserved eggs are those of human parasites and so
working with them can lead to a discussion of the impact of important human helminth parasites and their life cycle.
Keywords: helminth
Boston University (2015)
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