ABC series on diagnostic parasitology part 1: the Willis method
2017
Mesquita, João R. | Esteves, Fernando | Santos, Carla | Mega, Ana Cristina | Coelho, Catarina | Cruz, Rita | Vala, Helena | Nóbrega, Cármen
Diagnosis of parasitic infections in animals is an interesting task that can be developed by veterinary nurses. To perform direct identification of parasites, particularly ova present in faeces, it is possible to use faecal smears, flotation and sedimentation tests. Faecal flotation is fast and inexpensive, and can be quickly implemented as a measure for infection control. Herewith we describe the Willis method, one of the most used flotation methods.
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