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Flukes and Human Diseases | Helminths

The following points highlight the five major diseases caused by flukes. The human diseases are: 1. Schistosomiasis 2. Opisthorchiasis 3. Paragonimiasis 4. Fasciolopsiasis 5. Fascioliasis. Human Disease # 1. Schistosomiasis: Schistosomiasis (Bilharziasis) is caused by the parasitic infection of flukes of three principal species namely Schistosoma mansoni, S. japonicum and S.haematobium. Schistosomiasis is increasing in prevalence, affecting about 10 per [...]

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Nematode and Human Diseases | Helminths

The following points highlight the nine major human diseases caused due to infestation with the nematodes. The human diseases are: 1. Ascariasis 2. Ancylostomiasis 3. Enterobiasis 4. Trichuriasis 5. Trichinosis 6. Strongyloidiasis 7. Filariasis or Elephantiasis 8. Loiasis 9. Onchocerciasis. Human Disease # 1. Ascariasis: Ascariasis is a highly prevalent disease caused by the largest nematode (roundworm) Ascaris lumbricoides. It [...]

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