The main aim of this course is to teach dental students the general characteristics, classifications, life cycles, vectors, modes of transmission to humans, and diseases caused by parasites. It also covers diagnostic methods used in parasitology and prevention strategies, aiming to enhance the students’ knowledge of medical parasitology.

Introduction to parasitology, importance of parasites Host-parasite relationships and types of parasitism Development, reproduction, and proliferation of parasites Direct diagnostic methods in parasitic infections