In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Discovery of Entamoeba Histolytica 2. Systematic Position of Entamoeba Histolytica 3. Habits and Habitat 4. Types. Discovery of Entamoeba Histolytica: Apart from free-living forms, certain amoebae lead a commensal or parasitic life in the intestine of man and other animals. Entamoeba histolytica was first discovered by Lambl in 1859 and its pathological [...]
Transmission of E. histolytica from man to man occurs through its encysted stage and infection is effected through the ingestion of these cysts in food or drinks. It is to be noted that mature quadrinucleate cysts are the infective forms of this parasite. The contamination of food and drinks is occurred by: i. Faecal contamination of drinking water, vegetables and [...]
In this article we will discuss about: 1. Systematic Position of Leishmania Donovani 2. Speciation of Leishmania Donovani 3. Types 4. Habits and Habitat 5. Vectors 6. Symptoms and Pathogenesis 7. Clinical Features 8. Prophylaxis. Leishmania is an important pathogenic zoo-flagellate genus closely related to Trypanosoma. The genus Leishmania was created by Ross in 1903. The species L. donovani was [...]