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Blister Formation of Dracunculus medinensis (With Diagram)

In this article we will discuss about the blister formation of Dracunculus medinensis. Blister is a type of lesion which appears whenever the female worm of Dracunculus medinensis makes an attempt to come to the surface of the body where it can readily discharge its coiled larvae. Generally the guinea-worms are instinctively attracted to the skin, espe­cially to such parts [...]

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Duodenale and N. Americanus | Parasitology

The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between A. Duodenale and N. Americanus. Difference # A. Duodenale: (a) Adult worms: 1. Size: Adults worms are large in size and are coarser. 2. Anterior end: Bends in the same direction as the body curvature. 3. Buccal capsule: It is armed with a pair of chitinous ventro-lateral cutting plates bearing [...]

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Disease Caused by Ascaris: Ascariasis

In this article we will discuss about the pathogenicity, preven­tion and treatment of Ascariasis disease caused by ascaris (Roundworm). The disease which is caused by Ascaris in man is known as Ascariasis. Man gets infection by con­suming food and water contaminated with infec­tive eggs. Ascaris is an important parasite of man which often occurs in high levels in population liv­ing [...]

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