Differences between the characters of stools in amoebic and Bacillary Dysentery. Difference # Amoebic Dysentery: 1. Number of motions: 6 to 8 times in 24 hrs. 2. Causal organism: Entamoeba histolytica 3. Macroscopic pathology: Passage of loose stools with mucus and little blood. Colour of blood: Dark red (altered blood) Consistency: Liquid or formed; mucus not adherent to the container. [...]
In this article we will discuss about the life history of Entamoeba histolytica (explained with diagram). Amoebiasis or more correctly it should be called as amoebic dysentery is caused by a protozoan parasite known as Entamoeba histolytica. This kind of protozoan parasite resides in the mucous and sub-mucous layer of the large intestine specially at the iliocaecal junction and cause [...]
Comparative account of four species of human infecting malarial parasite: 1. P. Vivax: i. Geographical distribution: In tropical, subtropical and warmer temperate regions. ii. Duration of pre-erythrocytic schizogony: 10-14 days iii. No. of crypto- zoites formed per schizont: 10,000-12,000 (approx.) iv. Incubation period: 14 days v. Duration of erythrocytic schizogony: 2 days vi. Form in peripheral blood during erythrocytic schizogony: [...]