In this article we will discuss about Taenia Saginata:- 1. Distribution of Taenia Saginata 2. Life Cycle of Taenia Saginata 3. Clinical Features 4. Treatment 5. Prophylaxis. Contents: Distribution of Taenia Saginata Life Cycle of Taenia Saginata Clinical Features of Taenia Saginata Treatment of Taenia Saginata Prophylaxis 1. Distribution of Taenia Saginata: (Beef Tape worm) and T. solium (Pork Tape [...]
The below mentioned article provides a short note on Class Nematoda, Strongyloides Stercoralis (Thread Worm). Morphology of Class Nematoda, Strongyloides Stercoralis (Thread Worm): The cylindrical muscular oesophagus (Fig. 109.9) of the parasitic female (109.10, 11) occupies the anterior third of the body, whereas the intestine fills up the posterior two-third. The anus opens mid-ventrally. The parasitic males are similar to [...]
The below mentioned article provides a short note on Fasciola Hepatica (Sheep Liver Fluke). Morphology of Fasciola Hepatica (Sheep Liver Fluke): It is a fleshy brown fluke (Fig. 108.5). Its eggs (Fig. 108.6) are large, ovoidal, operculated, light yellowish brown in colour. Life cycle is similar to that of F. buski, Cercaria (Fig. 108.7) is also developed but the excysted [...]