In this article we will discuss about: 1. Symptoms and Pathogenesis of Amoebic Dysentery or Amoebiasis 2. Prophylaxis (Prevention) and TreatÂment of Amoebic Dysentery. Symptoms and Pathogenesis of Amoebic Dysentery or Amoebiasis: Generally E. histolytica lives in the lumen of large intestine of man as harmless minute forms. The trophozoite stage of this parasite penetrate mucosa and submucosa and here [...]
In this article we will discuss about the life cycle of trypanosoma gambiense. Trypanosoma gambiense is digenetic; i.e., it completes its life cycle in two hosts. The primary or definitive host is man. The mammals, like pigs, buffaloes, antelopes often act as reservoir hosts harbouring the parasite. The intermediate host is blood sucking insect called tsetse fly (Glossina palpalis). Life [...]
Differences between the characters of stools in amoebic and Bacillary Dysentery. Difference # Amoebic Dysentery: 1. Number of motions: 6 to 8 times in 24 hrs. 2. Causal organism: Entamoeba histolytica 3. Macroscopic pathology: Passage of loose stools with mucus and little blood. Colour of blood: Dark red (altered blood) Consistency: Liquid or formed; mucus not adherent to the container. [...]