In this article we will discuss about the stages involved in the life cycle of adult hookworm (explained with diagram). The adult hookworms reside in the small intestine, where they draw a bit of the mucous membrane into their buccal capsules and nourish themselves on blood and tissue juices which they suck. No intermediate host is required and like other [...]
In this article we will discuss about the prevention and treatment of Dracunculiasis. Prophylaxis (Prevention) of Dracunculiasis: The infection can be prevented by breaking the link of "man-Cyclops-man" chain as follows: i. Drinking water should be treated with disinfectants, sieved, strained, filtered and boiled to remove Cyclops. ii. Chemical treatment of water-supply for eradication of Cyclops. iii. Infected persons are [...]
In this article we will discuss about the pathogenicity, prevention and treatment of Ascariasis disease caused by ascaris (Roundworm). The disease which is caused by Ascaris in man is known as Ascariasis. Man gets infection by consuming food and water contaminated with infective eggs. Ascaris is an important parasite of man which often occurs in high levels in population living [...]