The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between classical and occult filariasis. Difference # Classical Filariasis: i. Cause: Growing worms and adults. ii. Basic lesions: An acute inflammation followed by an epitheloid granuloma surrounding the adult worm of W. bancrofti. iii. Organs concerned: Lymphatic system (i.e., lymph vessel and lymph node) iv. Microfilaria: […]
Classical and Occult Filariasis | Differences
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Difference between W.Bancrofti and B.Malayi
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The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between W.Bancrofti and B.Malayi. Difference # W. Bancrofti: Adult worms are creamy white, filiform and have cylindrical body with tapering ends. Posterior end of male is sharply curved ventrally bearing two unequal copulatory spicules. The female has narrow and abruptly pointed tail end. Microfilariae are 225 […]
Filarial Worm: Histology, Habitat and Structure (With Diagram)
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Histology of Filarial Worm 2. Systematic Position of Filarial Worm 3. Habitat and Structure 4. Periodicity 5. Pathogenicity and Clinical Features. Histology of Filarial Worm: The filaria worm, Wuchereria bancrofti is an endoparasite of the lymph glands, connective tissues of organs and lymph vessels. The genus Wuchereria […]
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