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UNIT FIVE
SATELLITE MODULE FOR LABORATORY PERSONNEL
(BSc level)
5.1. Introduction
5.1.1. Purpose and use of the Satellite Module
The medical laboratory personnel should know his or her tasks and roles as a member
of the health centre team, with a particular emphasis on laboratory investigation of skin
infections.
5.1.2. Directions for using this satellite module
Before reading this satellite module be sure that you have completed the pre-test
and studied the core module.
Continue reading this satellite module, and when you go through the satellite
module test your self by the pre-test again.
5.1.3. Pretest for Laboratory personnel
1. What are the main laboratory methods that assist for the diagnosis of
fungal skin infections?
2. What are the main laboratory tests that assist for the diagnosis of
cutaneous leishmaniasis?
3. What is the reason for heating skin scraping samples after the addition of
KOH?
4. Serological tests for cutaneous leishmania diagnosis are not
recommended:
A. False B. True
5. What is the diagnostic stage of cutaneous leishmaniasis?
A. Promastigotes
B. Amastigotes
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