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Preclinical Science

Department of Parasitology

(Bachelor Education)


Course unit title
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Semester of course unit
Local credit
ECTS credit

ENTOMOLGY

First cycle
2.2.02
Compulsory
43.03.0

Description of course 

Prerequisites and course requisities
Students should take basic courses in the first year
Language of instruction
Turkish
Coordinator

Lecturer(s)

Teaching assitant(s)

Mode of delivery
The emphasis of this course will be on both the practical and theoretical aspects of arthropods.
Course objective
The objective of this course is to teach the classification of parasitic arthropods, their morphology, biology, diagnosis, therapy and the arthropod transmitted diseases.
Course description
This course is about the classification of parasitic arthropods, their morphology, biology, diagnosis, therapy and the arthropod transmitted diseases.

Course contents

1-Description, history and importance of medical entomology. General features of arthropods,
2-Arthropod-Host interactions, Nomenclature of Arthropods
3-Therapeutical methods against arthropods
4-I-Diantennata 1-Crustacea
5-Il-Antennata. Insecta, 1- Blattaria, 2 Phthiraptera, a) Ischnocera - Amblycera
6-b) Anoplura
7-4- Heteroptera 5- Hymenoptera, 6- Coleoptera 7- Lepidoptera
8-8- Diptera Nematocera Brachycera
9-Cyclorrhapha
10-9- Siphonaptera
11-III- Chelicerata 1- Scorpionidea (Akrepler) 2- Arenea (örümcekler) 3- Acarina a) Argasidae
12-b) lxodidae
13-c) Acaridae d) Demodicidae
14-e) Dermanyssidae f) Varroidae g) Oribatidae h) Trombodidae ı) Tarsonomidae j) Cheyletiellidae k) Cytoditidae I) Tyroglyphidae

Learning outcomes of the course 

1-To be able to identify arthropods on domestic animals and human
2-To be able to understand biology of arthropods in domestic animals
3-To be able to explain clinical and laboratory diagnosis of arthropods
4-To be able to understand treatment, control and prevention techniques of arthropod infestations
5-To be able to identify dieseases transmitted by arthropods and the way of transmission and prevention techniques
6-To be able to identify the kinds of arthropods which are the direct factors of some diseases in animals and humans or vector of some diseases.

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and ECTS work load


Quantity
Time (hour)
Quantity*Time (hour)
Lectures (face to face teaching)
16116
Study hours out of classroom (study before and after the class)
7214
Homework
000
Presentation / seminar
000
Quiz000
Preparation for midterm exams
11010
Midterm exams
122
Project (term paper)
000
Laboratory
10220
Field study
000
Preparation for final exam
21020
Final exam
122
Research
000
Total work load


84
ECTS


3.0

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation during semester
Quantity
Percentage

Midterm exam

140
Quiz
00
Homework
00
Semester total

40
Contribution ratio of evaluation during semester to success

40
Contribution ratio of final exam to success

60
General total

100

Recommended or Compulsory Reading Materials

Textbook
1. Boch, J., Supperer, R. (1982). Veterinarmedizinische Parasitologie. Paul Parey in Berlin und Hamburg. 2. Soulsby, E.J.L (1986). Helminths, Arthropods and Protozoa of Domesticated Animals. 7 th Ed., Bailliere Tindall, U.K. 3. Urquarth, G:M., Armour, J..Duncan, J.L.Dunn, A.M. Jennings F.W (1987). Veterinary Parasitology. Longman Scientifıc and Technical. 4. Hiepe T., Jungman, R., (1983). Lehrbuch der Parasitologie. Band 4. GustavFischer Verlag, Stuttgart. 5. Wall, R., Shearer, D. (2001). Veterinary Ectoparasites: Biology, Pathology and Control. Second Edition. Blackwell Science Ltd. 6. Mullen, G., Durden, L. (2002). Medical and Veterinary Entomology. Academic Press. 7. Kettle, D.S. (1990). Medical and Veterinary Entomology. C.A.B. International, UK. 8. Kaufman, J. (1996). Parasitic Infection of Domestic Animals. Birkhauser Verlag. Basel
Additional references
Internet



Course unit title
Level of course unit
Course unit code
Type of course unit
Semester of course unit
Local credit
ECTS credit

PARASITOLOGY

First cycle
2.2.07
Compulsory
43.03.0

Description of course 

Prerequisites and course requisities
Students should take basic courses in the first year

Language of instruction

Turkish
Coordinator

Lecturer(s)

Teaching assitant(s)

Mode of delivery
Visual demonstrations by using computer and theoretically
Course objective
The objective of this course is to give information about general parasitology
Course description
This course is to give information about general parasitology

Course contents

1-Description of parasite, history of parasitology, the prevalence and importance of parasites in Turkey.
2-Relationship between host and parasites ( types of parasitismus)
3-Settling of parasites and variety of hosts
4-Development of parasites, nomenculator of parasites and parasitic diseases and priority rules
5-Origin of parasites
6-Reproduction of parasites
7-Morphological and physilogical adaptation of parasites
8-The effects of parasites on hosts
9-Harms of parasites
10-Departure of parasites from hosts and their spread in nature
11-Reactions of organism against parasitic diseases
12-Clinical sings, prognose and therapy of parasitic diseases
13-Ecological factors affecting parasite-host relationship
14-Control of parasitic diseases

Learning outcomes of the course

1-To be able to define main parasitologic terms and nomenclature
2-To be able to recognize nomenclature of parasitic diseases
3-To be able to express how the parasites enter and leave the host
4-To be able to describe types of parasitism according to host-parasite relationship
5-To be able to interpret development stages, reproduction and transmission of protozoans, helmints and artropods,
6-To be able to identify zoonose parasites
7-To be able to learn how to avoid from parasitic diseases

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and ECTS work load

Evaluation during semester
Quantity
Percentage
Midterm exam
140
Quiz
00
Homework
00
Semester total

40
Contribution ratio of evaluation during semester to success

40
Contribution ratio of final exam to success

60
General total

100

Recommended or Compulsory Reading Materials

Textbook
1. Genel Parazitoloji (Ders notları). Tiğin, Y., Burgu, A., Doğanay, A., Ankara,1994. 2. Modern Parasitology. Cox, F.E.G., Gkford, 1993. 3. Parasitology in Focus. Mehlhorn, H., Berlin, 1998. 4. Introduction to Animal Parasitology. Smith, J.D., London, 1981. 5. Foundation of Parasitology. Schmidt, G., Roberts, L.,Toronto,1989.
Additional references
Internet



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Local credit
ECTS credit

TICKS AND THEIR BIOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE

First cycle
2.2.14
Elective
41.01.0

Description of course 

Prerequisites and course requisities
Students should take basic courses in the first year.
Language of instruction
Turkish
Coordinator

Lecturer(s)

Teaching assitant(s)

Mode of delivery
Theoretical courses are performed with audio and video computer aided presentations.
Course objective
The aim of this course is to give information about morphology, biology, classification of ticks and diseases caused by ticks, control and therapy of diseases.
Course description
The aim of this course is to give information about morphology, biology, classification of ticks and diseases caused by ticks, control and therapy of diseases.

Course contents

1-Classification of ticks
2-Morpholgy of ticks
3-Morpholgy of ticks
4-General features of Ixodidae
5-Morphological and biological features of Hyollomma,Ixodes and Boophylus
6-Morphological and biological features of Hyollomma,Ixodes and Boophylus
7-Morphological and biological features of Rhipicephalus,Amblyoma and Dermacentor ticks
8-General features of Argasidae
9-Morphological and biological features of Argas and Ornithodorus
10-Morphological and biological features of Argas and Ornithodorus
11-Tick species in Turkey
12-Cultivation of ticks
13-Cultivation of ticks
14-Medical importance of ticks

Learning outcomes of the course

1-To be able to gain knowledge about the infestations caused by ticks belonging to the Ixodidae and Argasidae families.
2-To be able to recognize tick species in Turkey
3-To be able to explain morphology and biology of the tick species
4-To be able to have information about tick species in Turkey
5-To be able to explain morphology and biology of the tick species
6-To be able to gain knowledge about the infestations caused by ticks belonging to the Ixodidae and Argasidae families.

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and ECTS work load


Quantity
Time (hour)
Quantity*Time (hour)
Lectures (face to face teaching)
16116
Study hours out of classroom (study before and after the class)
515
Homework
000
Presentation / seminar
000
Quiz
000
Preparation for midterm exams
000
Midterm exams
122
Project (term paper)
000
Laboratory
000
Field study
000
Preparation for final exam
000
Final exam
122
Research
000
Total work load


25
ECTS


1.0

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation during semester
Quantity
Percentage
Midterm exam
140
Quiz
00
Homework
00
Semester total

40
Contribution ratio of evaluation during semester to success

40
Contribution ratio of final exam to success

60
General total

100

Recommended or Compulsory Reading Materials

Textbook
Boch, J., Supperer, R. (1982). Veterinarmedizinische Parasitologie. Paul Parey in Berlin und Hamburg. 2. Soulsby, E.J.L (1986). Helminths, Arthropods and Protozoa of Domesticated Animals. 7 th Ed., Bailliere Tindall, U.K. 3. Urquarth, G:M., Armour, J..Duncan, J.L.Dunn, A.M. Jennings F.W (1987). Veterinary Parasitology. Longman Scientifıc and Technical. 4. Hiepe T., Jungman, R., (1983). Lehrbuch der Parasitologie. Band 4. GustavFischer Verlag, Stuttgart. 5. Wall, R., Shearer, D. (2001). Veterinary Ectoparasites: Biology, Pathology and Control. Second Edition. Blackwell Science Ltd. 6. Mullen, G., Durden, L. (2002). Medical and Veterinary Entomology. Academic Press. 7. Kettle, D.S. (1990). Medical and Veterinary Entomology. C.A.B. International, UK. 8. Kaufman, J. (1996). Parasitic Infection of Domestic Animals. Birkhauser Verlag. Basel.
Additional references
Internet




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Semester of course unit
Local credit
ECTS credit

HELMINTHOLOGY

First cycle
3.1.02
Compulsory
54.04.0

Description of course

Prerequisites and course requisities
Students should take basic courses in the first year
Language of instruction
Turkish
Coordinator

Lecturer(s)

Teaching assitant(s)

Mode of delivery
Courses are performed theoretically with audio and video computer aided presentations and practical courses are performed with macroscopic and microscopic examination of infected material (Organ, feces, blood).
Course objective
The aim of this course is to give theoretical and practical information about morphology, biology and prevalence of helminths in domestic animals, patogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and control of helminth diseases.
Course description
This course is to give theoretical and practical information about morphology, biology and prevalence of helminths in domestic animals, patogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and control of helminth diseases.

Course contents

1-General features of Trematoda
2-Fasciolidae, Dicrocoelidae
3-Paramphistomidae, Troglotrematidae, Opistorchidae
4-Schistosomatidae, Diplostomatidae, Echinostomatidae, Prosthogonimidae, Heterophyidae
5-General features of Cestoda
6-Diphyllobothridae, Anoplocephalidae
7-Taeniidae
8-Dipylidiidae, Davaineidae, Dilepididae, Hymenolepididae, Mesocestoididae
9-General features of Nematoda
10-Trichostrongyloidea
11-Strongyloidea, Metastrongyloidea
12-Rhabditoidea, Ascaridoidea,Oxyuroidea
13-Spiruroidea, Filarioidea .Trichuroidea, Dioctophymatoidea
14-Acanthocephala Phylum, Annelida Phylum, Nematomorpha class, Pentastomida class

Learning outcomes of the course

1-To be able to comprehend helminths in domestic animals
2-To be able to comprehend the development and transmission ways of trematodes, cestodes, nematodes parasited in domestic animals.
3-To be able to have information about pathological and clinical disorders caused by adult and larval stages of helminths in hosts.
4-To be able to express economical losses due to helminth infections
5-To be able to learn and apply diagnostic methods of helminthosis in living and dead animals
6-To be able to learn and apply treatment and prevention methods in helminth infections

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and ECTS work load


Quantity
Time (hour)
Quantity*Time (hour)
Lectures (face to face teaching)
16232
Study hours out of classroom (study before and after the class)
20240
Homework
000
Presentation / seminar
000
Quiz000
Preparation for midterm exams
000
Midterm exams
122
Project (term paper)
000
Laboratory16232
Field study
000
Preparation for final exam
000
Final exam
122
Research
000
Total work load


108
ECTS


4.0

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation during semester
Quantity
Percentage
Midterm exam
140
Quiz
00
Homework
00
Semester total

40
Contribution ratio of evaluation during semester to success

40
Contribution ratio of final exam to success

60
General total

100

Recommended or Compulsory Reading Materials

Textbook
1. Helmintoloji. Güralp. N., Ankara Univ., Basımevi, Ankara, 1981. 2. Veterinarmedizinische Parasitologie. Boch, J., Hanburg, 1983. 3. Veterinary Helminthology. Kassai, T., Oxford, 1999. 4. Veterinar Helminthology. Dunn, A., London, 1978. 5. Georgis' Parasitology for Veterinarians. Bowman, D.D., Missouri, 2003. 6. Manual of Veterinary Parasitological Laboratory Techniques.London, 1980. 7. Diagnosing Helminthiasis by Coprological Examination.Thienpont,D., Rochette, F.,Vanparijs, O.F.J., Beerse, 1986. 8. Veterinary Parasitology. Urquhart, G.M., Armour, J., Duncan, J.L., Dunn, A.M., Jennings, F.W., England.1987.
Additional references
Internet




Course unit title
Level of course unit
Course unit code
Type of course unit
Semester of course unit
Local credit
ECTS credit

PROTOZOOLOGY

First cycle
3.1.05
Compulsory
54.04.0

Description of course 

Prerequisites and course requisities
Students should take basic courses in the first year
Language of instruction
Turkish
Coordinator

Lecturer(s)

Teaching assitant(s)

Mode of delivery
The emphasis of this course will be on both the practical and theory aspects of protozoons
Course objective
The objective of this course is to teach the classification of parasitic protozoons, morphological, biological features, protozoon diseases, their diagnosis, therapy and protection ways
Course description
This course is to teach the classification of parasitic protozoons, morphological, biological features, protozoon diseases, their diagnosis, therapy and protection ways

Course contents

1-Description of Protozoology,objectives, importance and brief history
2-General features of protozoons
3-- Morphology of protozoons - Physiology of protozoons
4-- Colony and cyct formation. - Reproduction of protozoons - Ecology of protozoons, host-parasit interactions
5-– Immunology of protozoon diseases. - Diagnosis of protozoon disease - Classification of protozoons
6-– I-Sarcomastigophora. - Mastigophora - Mastigophora - Sarcodina
7-Il-Apicomplexa -Sporozoea’s general specialities
8-Coccidia Adelina *Haemogregarinidae **Klosiellidae
9-Sarcocystidae Toxoplasmatinae - Sarcocystinae - Cryptosporidiidae - Haemosporina, Plasmodiidae
10--Piroplasmia, Piroplasmida, Babesiidae, Babesia -Theileriidae Theileria
11-Ill-Microspora Microsporea, Microsporida, Nosematidae
12-IV- Myxozoa Myxosporea, Bivalvulida, Myxobolidae
13-V- Ciliophora -Kinetofragminophorea -Trichostomatida -Balantidiidae -Oligohymenophorea -Hymenostomatidae -Ophryoglenidae
14-Anaplasma -Anaplasmosis in ruminants

Learning outcomes of the course

1-It can identify parasitic protozoans, which are a problem for the world and our country, at the genus or species level when necessary.
2-To be able to interprete clinical, laboratory and necropsy findings in the diagnosis of important protozoans infections.
3-To be able to make an informed interpretation of the prognosis of the diagnosed disease and to choose the right therapeutics when treatment is required.
4-To be able to comprehend the methods of prevention and control of protozoan diseases in the form of epidemics.
5-To be able to apply an effective control and prevention program for diseases caused by protozoan species in Apicomplexa and Sarcomastigophora branches.
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Planned learning activities, teaching methods and ECTS work load


Quantity
Time (hour)
Quantity*Time (hour)
Lectures (face to face teaching)
16232
Study hours out of classroom (study before and after the class)
10220
Homework
000
Presentation / seminar
000
Quiz
000
Preparation for midterm exams
000
Midterm exams
122
Project (term paper)
000
Laboratory16232
Field study
000
Preparation for final exam
000
Final exam
122
Research
000
Total work load


88
ECTS


4.0

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation during semester
Midterm exam
Percentage
Midterm exam
140
Quiz00
Homework Quiz
00
Semester total

40
Contribution ratio of evaluation during semester to success

40
Contribution ratio of final exam to success

60
General total

100

Recommended or Compulsory Reading Materials

Textbook
1. Boch, J., Supperer, R. (1982). Veterinarmedizinische Parasitologie. Paul Parey in Berlin und Hamburg. 2. Soulsby, E.J.L (1986). Helminths, Arthropods and Protozoa of Domesticated Animals. 7 th Ed., Bailliere Tindall, U.K. 3. Urquarth, G:M., Armour, J..Duncan, J.L.Dunn, A.M. Jennings F.W (1987). Veterinary Parasitology. Longman Scientifıc and Technical. 4. Hiepe T., Jungman, R., (1983). Lehrbuch der Parasitologie. Band 4. GustavFischer Verlag, Stuttgart. 5. Wall, R., Shearer, D. (2001). Veterinary Ectoparasites: Biology, Pathology and Control. Second Edition. Blackwell Science Ltd. 6. Mullen, G., Durden, L. (2002). Medical and Veterinary Entomology. Academic Press. 7. Kettle, D.S. (1990). Medical and Veterinary Entomology. C.A.B. International, UK. 8. Kaufman, J. (1996). Parasitic Infection of Domestic Animals. Birkhauser Verlag. Basel.
Additional references
Internet




Course unit title
Level of course unit
Course unit code
Type of course unit
Semester of course unit
Local credit
ECTS credit

PARASITIC INFECTIONS AND INFESTATIONS OF DOMESTIC AVIANS

First cycle
4.1.12
Elective
71.01.0

Description of course

Prerequisites and course requisities
Students should take basic courses in the first year.
Language of instruction
Turkish
Coordinator

Lecturer(s)

Teaching assitant(s)

Mode of delivery
Courses are performed both practically and theoretically. There will be computer-aided presentations, laboratory applications demonstrations and videos.
Course objective
The objective of this course is to teach parasitical infections and arthropod infestations in poultries.
Course description
This course is to teach parasitical infections and arthropod infestations in poultries.

Course contents

1-Coccidiosis, Cryptosporidosis,
2-Histomoniasis, Trichomoniasis
3-Hexamitosis, Leucocytonosis
4-Haemoproteus infections, Trypanosomiasis
5-Sarcosporidiosis, Toxoplasmosis
6-Prosthogonomiasis, Schistogonomiasis, Opistorchiasis
7-Echinostomatidiasis, Notocotylidiasis
8-Ligulosis,Amoebotaeniasis
9-Chonotaeniasis, Davaineasis
10-Ascaridiasis, Heterakiasis
11-Phthiraptera (Ischnocera),Phthiraptera (Amblycera)
12-Coloeptera, Diptera, Heteroptera
13-Siphoneptera, Metastigmata
14-Mesostigmata Astigmata Prostigmata

Learning outcomes of the course 

1-To be able to tell about morphology and biology of parasites in domestic avians.
2-To be able to express the importance of parasites in domestic avians for human health.
3-To be able to explain treatment and control methods for parasitic infections and infestations of domestic avians
4-To be able to tell about morphology and biology of parasites in domestic avians.
5-To be able to express the importance of parasites in domestic avians for human health.
6-To be able to explain treatment and control methods for parasitic infections and infestations of domestic avians

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and ECTS work load


Quantity
Time (hour)
Quantity*Time (hour)
Lectures (face to face teaching)
16116
Study hours out of classroom (study before and after the class)
515
Homework 000
Presentation / seminar
000
Quiz
000
Preparation for midterm exams
000
Midterm exams
122
Project (term paper)
000
Laboratory
000
Field study
000
Preparation for final exam
000
Final exam
122
Research
000
Total work load


25
ECTS


1.0

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation during semester
Quantity
Percentage
Midterm exam
140
Quiz
00
Homework
00
Semester total

40
Contribution ratio of evaluation during semester to success

40
Contribution ratio of final exam to success

60
General total

100

Recommended or Compulsory Reading Materials

Textbook
İnci, A. (2002) Evcil Kanatlıların Paraziter Enfeksiyonları ve Enfestasyonları
Additional references
Internet




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Type of course unit
Semester of course unit
Local credit
ECTS credit

PARASITIC ZOONOSIS

First cycle
4.2.14
Elective
81.01.0

Description of course

Prerequisites and course requisities
Students should take basic courses in the first year
Language of instruction
Turkish
Coordinator

Lecturer(s)

Teaching assitant(s)

Mode of delivery
Courses are performed both practically and theoretically. There will be computer-aided presentaitons, laboratory applications demonstrations and videos.
Course objective
To give theoretical information about the transmission ways and control methods of zoonotic parasites.
Course description
This course is to give theoretical information about the transmission ways and control methods of zoonotic parasites.

Course contents

1--Ameobiosis. -Balantidiosis. -Giardiosis
2--Leismaniosis; Visceral, Cutaneous, Mucocutoneous. -American Trypanosomiosis (Chagas disease). -African Trypanosomiosis
3-Toxoplasmosis
4-Other Protozoons (Eimeria, Isospora, Cystospora, Besnoitia, Hommondia, Frenkelie, Sarcocystis, Cryptosporidium, Encephalitozoon ve Nosema
5-Cestod Zoonoses (Bertiella enfeksiyonları, Diphylobothriosis, Dipylidiosis, Sparganosis)
6-Echinococcosis
7-Hymenolepis diminuta, Hymenolepis nana, Raillietina sp
8-Taeniosis and Cysticercosis
9-Ancylostomiosis, Angiostrongylosis, Anisakiosis, Ascariosis, Capillariosis, Dioctophymiosis, Dirofilariosis, Dracontiosis, Filariosis, Gnathostomiosis
10-Trichinosis, Thelasiosis, Trichostrongylosis, Trichuriosis, Metastrongylus infections.
11-Visceral Larva Migrans, Cutaneous Larva Migrans, Zoonotic Onchocerciosis, Strongyloidiosis
12-Dicrocoeliosis, Fascioliosis, Paramphistomosis
13-Heterophydiosis, Opisthorchiosis, Paragonimiosis, Schisthosomosis
14--Artropodiosis. -Myasis. -Screw worms. -Pentostomiosis. -Tick paralysis

Learning outcomes of the course

1-To have basic information about parasitic zoonoses
2-To have information about the status of important parasitic zoonoses (helminths, protozoa, arthropods) in Türkiye and the transmission ways of parasitic zoonoses to humans.
3-To gain knowledge of the precautions to be taken and control methods for parasitic zoonoses.
4-To have basic information about parasitic zoonoses
5-To have information about the status of important parasitic zoonoses (helminths, protozoa, arthropods) in Türkiye and the transmission ways of parasitic zoonoses to humans.
6-To gain knowledge of the precautions to be taken and control methods for parasitic zoonoses.

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and ECTS work load


Quantity
Time (hour)
Quantity*Time (hour)
Lectures (face to face teaching)
16116
Study hours out of classroom (study before and after the class)
515
Homework
000
Presentation / seminar
000
Quiz
000
Preparation for midterm exams
000
Midterm exams
122
Project (term paper)
000
Laboratory
000
Field study
000
Preparation for final exam
000
Final exam
122
Research
000
Total work load


25
ECTS


1.0

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation during semester
Quantity
Percentage
Midterm exam
140
Quiz
00
Homework
00
Semester total

40
Contribution ratio of evaluation during semester to success

40
Contribution ratio of final exam to success

60
General total

100

Recommended or Compulsory Reading Materials

Textbook
CRC, Handbook Series in Zoonoses. Steele, J.H., Florida, 2000 Helmintoloji. Güralp, N., Ankara, 1981 Parasitology in Focus. Mehlhorn, H.,Berlin, 1998
Additional references
Internet