In this article we will discuss about Plasmodia or Malarial Parasites:- 1. Morphology of Plasmodia 2. Life Cycle of Plasmodia 3. Laboratory Diagnosis 4. Serology 5. Treatment. Contents: Morphology of Plasmodia Life Cycle of Plasmodia Laboratory Diagnosis of Plasmodia Serology of Plasmodia Treatment of Plasmodia 1. Morphology of Plasmodia: 2. Life Cycle of Plasmodia: Human Cycle: Man, intermediate host, gets [...]
The below mentioned article provides a short note on Class Nematoda, Strongyloides Stercoralis (Thread Worm). Morphology of Class Nematoda, Strongyloides Stercoralis (Thread Worm): The cylindrical muscular oesophagus (Fig. 109.9) of the parasitic female (109.10, 11) occupies the anterior third of the body, whereas the intestine fills up the posterior two-third. The anus opens mid-ventrally. The parasitic males are similar to [...]
The below mentioned article provides a short note on Fasciola Hepatica (Sheep Liver Fluke). Morphology of Fasciola Hepatica (Sheep Liver Fluke): It is a fleshy brown fluke (Fig. 108.5). Its eggs (Fig. 108.6) are large, ovoidal, operculated, light yellowish brown in colour. Life cycle is similar to that of F. buski, Cercaria (Fig. 108.7) is also developed but the excysted [...]