KATO KATZ, CELLOPHANE TAPE, FECT Flashcards
Aare acquired in the ingestion of the
pinworm ova.
Pinworm infections
is essential
Clear cellophane
is essential
Clear cellophane
frosted tape
is used, a few drops of ______ introduced under the edge
clears the tape so that eggs can be seen.
Xylene
Materials in cellophane tape swab
• wooden tongue blade
• cellophane tape (1 x 8 cm)
• glass slide
• test tube
for feces is
satisfactory for detecting medium and large helminth
eggs in feces but is not good for small trematode eggs
Kato katz
It was developed in 1954 by the Japanese
physician, _____________ (1913-2011), together
with his adviser, Dr. Momoshige Miura (1891-
1989)
Dr. Dan kato
This technique was modified for use in field
studies in 1972 by a Brazilian team of researchers
led by the Brazilian Parasitologist, Naftale Katz
This technique was modified for use in field
studies in 1972 by a Brazilian team of researchers
led by the Brazilian Parasitologist,
Natale katz
Kato katz
And this modification was adopted by the
WHO as a ___________ for multiple helminth
infections.
Gold standard
is used for qualitative and
quantitative diagnosis of intestinal helminthic
infections; caused by Ascaris lumbricoides,
Trichuris trichiura, hookworm, and especially
Schistosoma spp.
Kato katz technique
It can tell you the presence or
absence of parasite
Qualitative
We count using Kato-Katz. It can
give actual numbers as to how many eggs are
present in the stool sample; Used by the WHO
because it can reflect the world burden = how
many parasites are present in the world.
Qualitative
FORMED STOOL
Kato katz
Better than DFS
Kato katz
