Rare Diseases & Orphan Drug

Parasitic infestation is a serious health problem in developing countries. Lack of proper sanitation, close proximity with cattle and pets as well as overcrowding are some of the causes that lead to the spread of parasitic diseases. Some parasitic infections do parasites in routine blood and bone marrow is the job of a pathologist. But oft en, fi ne needle aspiration cytology smears of superfi cial and deep lesions, histopathological specimens of various organs, urine and stool specimens carry an element of surprise to the unsuspecting microscopist.