Parasitology

Discover the latest advancements in parasitology at the 2024 Parasitology Workshop presented by Mayo Clinic Laboratories. This two-day interactive workshop held Aug. 16–17 will provide hands-on laboratory experience, presentations by subject matter experts, a review of laboratory identification methods, and an algorithmic approach to parasite identification, including conventional and molecular techniques.

In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Bobbi Pritt, M.D., will talk about the different ticks that commonly bite humans, where they can be found, and how to avoid them.