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Difference between E.Histolytica and E.Coli | Parasitology

Difference between Entamoeba histolytica and Entamoeba coli: Difference # E. histolytica: A. Trophozoite stage: (i) Fairly abundant in amoebic dysentery stools. (ii) The size varies from 10-30µ (iii) The outline shows finger like pseudopodia. (iv) Actively motile in nature. (v) Cytoplasm: Ectoplasm—prominent; Endoplasm—finely granular with ingested RBCs Vacuoles—scanty, spherical and defined. Nucleus: Nuclear membrane uniformly stained with chromatin; karyosome is [...]

By |2016-11-05T04:14:16+00:00November 5, 2016|Parasitology|Comments Off on Difference between E.Histolytica and E.Coli | Parasitology
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Modes of Transmission of Entamoeba Histolytica

Transmission of E. histolytica from man to man occurs through its encysted stage and infection is effected through the ingestion of these cysts in food or drinks. It is to be noted that mature quadrinucleate cysts are the infective forms of this parasite. The contamination of food and drinks is occurred by: i. Faecal contamination of drinking water, vegetables and [...]

By |2016-11-05T04:14:15+00:00November 5, 2016|Parasitic Protozoa|Comments Off on Modes of Transmission of Entamoeba Histolytica
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Leishmania Donovani (Haemoflagellates | Parasitology

In this article we will discuss about: 1. Systematic Position of Leishmania Donovani 2. Speciation of Leishmania Donovani 3. Types 4. Habits and Habitat 5. Vectors 6. Symptoms and Pathogenesis 7. Clinical Features 8. Prophylaxis. Leishmania is an important pathogenic zoo-flagellate genus closely related to Trypanosoma. The genus Leishmania was created by Ross in 1903. The species L. donovani was [...]

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