The below mentioned article provides a short note on Trichina Worm. Morphology of Trichina Worm: It is one of the smallest nematode (1.4-106 mm in length by 40-60 mm in diameter, (Fig. 109.1, 2). Life Cycle of Trichina Worm: When man consumes raw meat infected (Fig. 109.3) with the cysts (Fig. 109.4) of T. spiralis, the cysts are digested out [...]
The below mentioned article provides a short note on Genus Schistosoma (Blood Fluke). Morphology of Genus Schistosoma (Blood Fluke): It comprises: 1. Schistosoma haematobium — causing schistosomal haematuria. 2. S. mansoni, and 3. S. japonicum (intestinal schistosomiasis). S. haematobium is in the vesical venous plexus. The male adult is shorter (10-15 mm x 0.8-1 mm) and stouter, is covered with [...]
The below mentioned article provides a short note on Trichuris Trichiura (Whipworm). Morphology of Trichuris Trichiura (Whipworm): The male adult worm (Fig. 109.5) is brown in colour and resembles a whip with a handle. Its posterior end of the male (Fig. 109.6)is coiled with protruding spicule, whereas that of female (Fig. 109.7) is rounded. The eggs (Fig. 109.8) of T. [...]