Krotov's helminthograph

Although helminthography as a method for diagnosing parasitic infections has become widespread in medicine, many still do not know about one of its most effective options - the Krotov helminthograph. This method was developed by Russian scientist Alexander Krotov and has received widespread recognition due to its simplicity, accessibility and accuracy.

Helminthography is a method of examining feces for the presence of helminth eggs. This method allows you to detect the presence of parasites in the human intestines and determine their type. Unlike other diagnostic methods, such as feces for helminth eggs or blood for antibodies, helminthography is more accurate and allows you to detect the presence of parasites even in cases where their number is small.

Krotov's helminthograph is a modification of classical helminthography, which consists of diluting feces with water to the consistency of mucus, which is then applied to a glass slide and examined under a microscope. However, helminthography according to Krotov does not require diluting feces with water, which simplifies the procedure and reduces research time.

The operating principle of Krotov's helminthograph is based on the use of a gel, which is applied to a glass slide, and then a small amount of feces is applied to it. The gel protects helminth eggs from destruction and allows you to preserve them in their original form. In addition, Krotov’s helminthograph makes it possible to identify not only helminth eggs, but also the smallest representatives of the parasitic world - protozoa.

Helminthography according to Krotov is a very accurate method for diagnosing parasitic infections, which makes it possible to detect the presence of parasites in almost 100% of cases. This method also has high sensitivity and specificity, which eliminates false-positive and false-negative results.

In conclusion, we can say that helminthography according to Krotov is one of the most accurate and effective methods for diagnosing parasitic infections. Due to its simplicity and accessibility, this method can be used in any medical laboratory to detect the presence of helminths and other parasites in the human body.