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Protozoa Definition Protozoa may be defined as “microscopic acellular animalcules existing singly or in colonies, without tissue and organs, having one or more nuclei”. Some of the characteristics are: There … Read more
The digestive system of earthworms consists of the alimentary canal and the digestive glands. Earthworm Alimentary Canal Parts of the alimentary canal No. of the segment in the body Mouth … Read more
Introduction Giardia duodenalis is also known as Giardia lamblia and Giardia intestinalis. It is a flagellated unicellular eukaryotic microorganism that colonizes and reproduces in the small intestine. It commonly causes … Read more
Strongyloides stercoralis is a parasitic roundworm that causes strongyloidiasis. It is commonly called a threadworm in the US. It is the smallest nematode known to cause infection in humans. They … Read more
Life cycle of Ascaris lumbricoides In the life cycle of Ascaris, there is no secondary host. The life cycle of Ascaris is monogenetic as it involves only one host i.e. … Read more
Fasciola hepatica is also known as a common liver fluke or sheep liver fluke. It causes hepatic fibrosis in ruminants and humans known as Fascioliasis. History and distribution of Fasciola … Read more
Systematic position Phylum: Protozoa Subphylum: Sacromastigophora Superclass: Mastigophora Class: Zoomastigophora Order: Kinetoplastida Genus: Leishmania Species: donovani Discovery and Distribution The species of Leishmania donovani was reported simultaneously by Leishmania from … Read more
Classification of Taenia solium Phylum Platyhelminthes Class Cestoda Subclass Eucestoda Order Taenioidea Genus Taenia Species solium Habits and Habitat of Taenia solium Taenia solium, also known as pork tapeworm, is … Read more
What is Cysticercosis? Cysticercosis refers to the tissue infection caused by the metacestode, or larval stage, of Taenia solium. It is acquired by the accidental ingestion of T. solium eggs. … Read more
Lab diagnosis of Ascaris lumbricoides a. Detection of Parasite Adult Worm Larvae b. Microscopy Specimen: stool, bile c. Blood examination d. Serological Tests e. others Treatments of Ascaris lumbricoides Prophylaxis … Read more
