Parasitology
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Parasitology is the study of parasites, their hosts, and the relationship between them. As a biological discipline, the scope of parasitology is not determined by the organism or environment in questi
Adult black fly (Simulium yahense) with Onchocerca volvulus emerging from the insect's antenna. The parasite is responsible for the disease known as river blindness in Africa. Sample was chemically fixed and critical point dried, then observed using conventional scanning electron microscopy. Magnified 100×.
The Italian Francesco Redi, considered to be the father of modern parasitology, was the first to recognize and correctly describe details of many important parasites.
Tree of life by Haeckel
Tropical medicine
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Tropical medicine is an interdisciplinary branch of medicine that deals with health issues that occur uniquely, are more widespread, or are more difficult to control in tropical and subtropical region
Sir Patrick Manson, considered the father of tropical medicine.
The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, founded by Sir Patrick Manson