The following points highlight the top two genus of class mastigophora (flagellate). The genus are: 1. Trypanosoma 2. Leishmania. Class Mastigophora: Genus # 1. Trypanosoma: Trypanosome, blood flagellate protozoon, is an elongated spindle shaped body with tapering ends. Its nucleus is central and anterior to kinetoplast. The undulating membrane is proceeding forward as free flagellum (Fig. 106.1). Human pathogenic trypanosomes are: [...]
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 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 [...]