In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Occurrence of Lung Fluke 2. Geographical Distribution and Habitat of Lung Fluke 3. Development Phases. Occurrence of Lung Fluke: P. westermani, the 'lung fluke', occurs in the lungs of various mammals including man and more rarely in the brain, spinal cord and other organs of the pig, dog, cat, goat, cattle, fox, [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between male and female Ancylostoma. Difference # Male Ancylostoma: i. Size: The male is smaller than the female. Adult male is 8-11 mm long and 0.4-0.5 mm in diameter. ii. Posterior end: The male hookworm has its posterior end expanded into campanulate bursa supported by fleshy rays. iii. Genital opening: The [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Mode of Infection of Filarial Disease 2. Symptoms of Filarial Disease 3. Prevention 4. Treatment. Mode of Infection of Filarial Disease: Filarial disease is usually transmitted to man through mosquito biting. The disease can be accidentally transmitted through blood transfusion, when the donor is infected with microfilariae. The entry of the infective [...]