In this article we will discuss about the classification of parasites. i. Ectoparasite: They are the ones who live on the surface of the body of the host. Example: Head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis), blood sucking fleas, flies, lice, mites etc. ii. Endoparasite: They are the ones who live in the interior of the body of the host in the [...]
The following points highlight the seven main factors affected by parasites. The factors are: 1. Respiration 2. Photosynthesis 3. Nitrogen Metabolism 4. Translocation 5. Growth Substances 6. Responses to Environments 7. Host-Parasite Interaction. Factor # 1. Respiration: As a consequence of infection, the respiration increases many times in the host tissue. This increase may be due to parasite tissue as [...]
In this article we will discuss about Neisseria:- 1. Meaning of Neisseria 2. Classification of Neisseria 3. Cultural Characteristics 4. Viability 5. Antigenic Structure 6. Pathogenicity and Clinical Features 7. Laboratory Diagnosis: Specimens 8. Culture 9. Treatment 10. Prevention and Control 11. Non-Specific Urethritis. Contents: Meaning of Neisseria Classification of Neisseria Cultural Characteristics of Neisseria Viability of Neisseria Antigenic Structure [...]