In this article we will discuss about the life history of guinea worm (Dracunculus medinensis). Dracunculus is digenetic i.e. it requires two hosts to complete its life cycle. One is the primary host, the man which harbours the adult parasite in the subcutaneous tissue. The other is the intermediate host, the Cyclops in which the embryos undergo certain developmental changes [...]
In this article we will discuss about the various stages involved in the life cycle of roundworm which is otherwise known as Ascaris lumbricoides (explained with diagram). Ascaris lumbricoides is one of the most familiar endoparasites of man. It has also been reported from sheep, pigs, cattle etc. It inhabits the small intestine, more frequently of children than of adults, [...]
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 [...]