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Parasitology Unit| Introduction | Research | Diagnostic Services |
Research conducted by this unit include epidemiological, immunological and clinical studies of parasitic infection with special focus on malaria, filariasis, schistosomiasis and toxocariasis. Current research activities include assessment of T-cell lymphocytic response to synthetic malaria peptides, investigation of new foci of s.malayensis infection, parasitic contamination of treated water and operational research related to National Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination Programme.
The unit is a designated WHO Collaborating Centre for Training for Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination Programme. The unit is also the coordinator of National Anti-Malarial Drug Response Surveillance Programme.