e-Diagnosis in Medical Parasitology

Abstract

Over the past decade or two, the teaching of laboratory diagnostic parasitology has been neglected in Australasia, as parasitic infections are relatively uncommon. As a consequence, expertise in medical parasitology is dwindling. A team of international experts (including Professor John Goldsmid) has been formed to help in the diagnosis of human parasitic infections. The team includes experts from Australia, Europe, South Africa and the USA. Some senior members of the team are excellent morphologists, and we have both human and veterinary parasitologists who help with molecular diagnosis in difficult cases.

Parasites, Zoonoses and War: A Themed Issue in Honor of Emeritus Professor John M. Goldsmid

“…causing cutaneous leishmaniasis [8]. Recognizing Prof. Goldsmid's prodigious knowledge and capability in the diagnosis of difficult and exotic parasitic zoonoses, Dr. Harsha Sheorey contributes an engaging and informative summary of the use of e-diagnosis for the identification of diagnostically challenging parasitic infections and its application to modern cases in medical parasitology [9]. This collection of papers are a testament to the many diverse topics and special areas that Prof. Goldsmid worked on in his distinguished career.…”