In this article we will discuss about:- 1. History of Liver Flukes 2. Systematic Position Liver Flukes 3. Habits and Habitat 4. Digenetic Life Cycle. History of Liver Flukes: Amongst the trematodes, this was the first to be discovered by Jehan de Brie in 1379. Fasciola hepatica, the sheep liver fluke was the first digenetic trematode, whose life history has [...]
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 [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. History of Taenia solium 2. Systematic Position of Taenia solium 3. Geographical Distribution 4. Functions 5. Reproductive System 6. Protandrous Condition 7. Distinction between T. Solium and T. Saginata 8. Symptoms of Taeniasis Disease 9. Treatment. History of Taenia solium: Taenia solium Linnaeus, 1758, is a common tapeworm found parasitizing in the [...]