Parasites - Editors in Conversation

Explore the fascinating world of parasites in this 36-minute conversation between editors from the Journal of Clinical Microbiology. Delve into the shocking and diverse nature of these organisms, from those visible to the naked eye to microscopic threats. Learn about their complex life cycles, the harm they cause to hosts, and their potential for eradication. Discover the intersection of parasitology and artificial intelligence, including the use of deep convolutional neural networks for parasite detection. Gain insights into clinical validation, analytical sensitivity, and the evaluation of AI-assisted diagnostic methods in parasitology. Access additional resources, including Dr. Pritt's blog on parasites and Dr. Couturier's paper on AI-assisted parasite detection in stool specimens.

Introduction
Definition of parasites
How much harm parasites cause
Creepy parasites
Dreadful parasites
Eradication
Wonderful
Mark
Artificial Intelligence
Evaluation
Clinical Validation
Analytical Sensitivity
Validation
Results