In this article we will discuss about the various stages involved in the life cycle of roundworm which is otherwise known as Ascaris lumbricoides (explained with diagram). Ascaris lumbricoides is one of the most familiar endoparasites of man. It has also been reported from sheep, pigs, cattle etc. It inhabits the small intestine, more frequently of children than of adults, [...]
In this article we will discuss about the stages involved in the life cycle of adult hookworm (explained with diagram). The adult hookworms reside in the small intestine, where they draw a bit of the mucous membrane into their buccal capsules and nourish themselves on blood and tissue juices which they suck. No intermediate host is required and like other [...]
In this article we will discuss about the prevention and treatment of Dracunculiasis. Prophylaxis (Prevention) of Dracunculiasis: The infection can be prevented by breaking the link of "man-Cyclops-man" chain as follows: i. Drinking water should be treated with disÂinfectants, sieved, strained, filtered and boiled to remove Cyclops. ii. Chemical treatment of water-supply for eradication of Cyclops. iii. Infected persons are [...]