In this article we will discuss about the pathogenicity, prevention and treatment of Ascariasis disease caused by ascaris (Roundworm). The disease which is caused by Ascaris in man is known as Ascariasis. Man gets infection by consuming food and water contaminated with infective eggs. Ascaris is an important parasite of man which often occurs in […]
Disease Caused by Ascaris: Ascariasis
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Anatomy of Guinea Worm (With Diagram)
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In this article we will discuss about the anatomy of guinea worm (explained with diagram). The anatomy of the female is best known, the male remaining virtually unknown until Moorthy and Sweet (1936), obtained them in experimentally infected dogs. The males are much smaller than the females and measures 12-30 mm in length, 0.4 mm […]
Clinical Features of Guinea Worm | Parasitology
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In this article we will discuss about the clinical features of guinea worm. The disease caused by Dracunculus medinensis in human is called Dracontiasis or Dracunculiasis: i. Source of infection: Infected Cyclops ii. Infecting agent: Larva iii. Portal of entry: Alimentary canal, gaining entrance along with drinking water. iv. Site of location: Subcutaneous tissues, generally […]
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