Dr. Laxmi Neupane 
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
What is Ancylostoma duodenale? Ancylostoma duodenale is the most dangerous parasitic roundworm, causing serious infection in humans. It is commonly known as Old World hookworm. It is common in the … Read more
What is Plasmodium vivax? Plasmodium vivax is the most common of the human infecting malaria fever parasites. It is an intracellular parasite in man. It lives in the red blood … Read more
Visceral leishmaniasis is sometimes known as systemic leishmaniasis or kala-azar. Kala-azar also is known as black fever or Dumdum fever in Asia. It usually occurs 3 to 6 months after … Read more
Reproductive system of Ascaris lumbricoides Only sexual reproduction occurs in Ascaris. Sexes are separate i.e., dioecious in Ascaris and these roundworms also show distinct sexual dimorphism. Males are smaller than … Read more
Digestive System of Ascaris lumbricoides I) Alimentary canal: It is a straight and complete tube that starts with the mouth at the anterior end and ends with the anus at … Read more
Habit and Habitat Paramecium caudatum (Gr., paramekes=oblong+ L., caudata=tail) is a free-living organism which is one of the most common species of Paramecium having worldwide distribution. It is commonly found … Read more
Image Source: Laboratory Diagnostic Assistance (DPDx), CDC. Life history and Development of Taenia solium 1. Copulation and fertilization The life cycle of Taenia solium is digenetic, involving two hosts. But … Read more
Nutrition in Taenia solium Tapeworm completely lacks alimentation in all stages of life-history. It is clear that tapeworms absorb nutrients from their hosts and that such movement of materials from … Read more
