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Tapeworm and Human Diseases | Helminths

The following points highlight the two major diseases caused by tapeworms. The human diseases are: 1. Taeniasis 2. Echinococcosis. Human Disease # 1. Taeniasis: Taeniasis is caused by the species belonging to the genus Taenia, which include mainly T. solium (pork tapeworm) and T. saginata (beef tapeworm). Man acquires the infection by eating raw or under-cooked pork or beef that [...]

By |2016-05-02T10:29:05+00:00May 2, 2016|Essay|Comments Off on Tapeworm and Human Diseases | Helminths
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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 [...]

By |2016-05-02T10:29:04+00:00May 2, 2016|Diseases|Comments Off on Nematode and Human Diseases | Helminths
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