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- Providing medical services for patients attending the Parasitology Department Clinic.
- Laboratory tests
- Stool examination for the diagnosis of parasitic diseases and determination of infection intensity. This includes direct smears, concentration techniques (saline sedimentation and formalin–ether), the Kato-Katz method for diagnosing intestinal schistosomiasis and fascioliasis, and permanently stained stool smears for identifying newly emerging protozoa (such as Cryptosporidium spp.).
- Detection of occult blood in stool for the diagnosis of various gastrointestinal diseases
- Blood film examination for the diagnosis of blood parasites as malaria and filariasis.
- Serological tests for the diagnosis of early infection and tissue parasites.
- ELISA test for Helicobacter pylori
- ELISA test for fecal calprotectin.
- Detection of Acanthamoeba in contact lenses.
- Collaboration with other Departments of MRI, Faculty of Medicine and HIPH in scientific research covering all aspects of parasitic diseases.
- The Parasitology Department has conducted numerous projects sponsored by the WHO and the Ministry of Health, focusing on the diagnosis, treatment and control of parasitic diseases endemic in Egypt mainly Schistosoma and
- Teaching courses for the Diploma, Master’s and PhD degrees offered by the Department, and Parasitology elective courses for students from other Departments.
- Conducting training courses for laboratory physicians and technicians on new diagnostic methods in Parasitology.
- Seminars and scientific meetings.
- Research on parasitic diseases prevalent in tropical regions, including their epidemiology, prevention, and control.
- Investigation of host immune responses to parasitic infections.
- Application of advanced diagnostic techniques for parasite detection, genotyping, and research.
- Development and assessment of the efficacy and safety of anti-parasitic drugs.
- Assessment of the current status of parasitic diseases, including newly emerging protozoa.
- Application of recent techniques in the diagnosis of parasitic infections.
- Searching for and testing new natural and synthetic therapies against parasitic diseases.
- Studying host-parasitic interactions at the molecular and cellular levels.
Vision:
The Parasitology Department aims to be a leading center in various research aspects of Parasitology, high-quality diagnostics of parasitic diseases, and outstanding postgraduate education. It seeks to advance the control of parasitic diseases and contribute to improving public health.
Mission:
The mission of the Parasitology Department is to provide high-quality patient care and diagnostics, deliver innovative postgraduate education and training, and conduct multidisciplinary and applicable research.
Strategic Goals of the Department:
- Developing new safe and effective drugs for the treatment of parasitic infections.
- Developing advanced diagnostic tools for the early and accurate detection of parasitic infections.
- Enhancing the knowledge and skills of staff members and researchers through continuous training
- Maintaining a supportive working and learning environment that promotes teamwork, and academic excellence.
