The below mentioned article provides a short note on Paragonimus Westermani. Morpholgy of Paragonimus Westermani: (Oriental lung fluke) is a reddish brown, plump, ovoidal fluke with rounded anterior end (Fig. 108.16). The eggs are ovoidal and have a flattened operculum (Fig. 108.17). Life Cycle of Paragonimus Westermani: Eggs escaping through the bronchioles are coughed up, are swallowed and passed out [...]
The below mentioned article provides a short note on Fasciolopsis Buski (Giant Intestinal Fluke). Morphology of Fasciolopsis Buski (Giant Intestinal Fluke): It is an elongated and ovoidal (Fig. 108.1, 2) trematode. The eggs of F. buski and F. hepatica are large like a hen's egg and are identical (Fig. 108.6). Life cycle: When immature eggs are discharged in the faeces, [...]
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 [...]