In this article we will discuss about the structure of adult hookworm. This will also help you to draw the diagram and structure of hookworm. i. Adult hookworms have slightly stout, more or less cylindrical body with a curved anterior end, dirty rust colour and covered with tough cuticle. The fully grown male worms measure about 8-11 mm long and [...]
In this article we will discuss about the clinical features of guinea worm. The disease caused by Dracunculus medinensis in human is called Dracontiasis or Dracunculiasis: i. Source of infection: Infected Cyclops ii. Infecting agent: Larva iii. Portal of entry: Alimentary canal, gaining entrance along with drinking water. iv. Site of location: Subcutaneous tissues, generally in such a part of [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Occurrence of Lung Fluke 2. Geographical Distribution and Habitat of Lung Fluke 3. Development Phases. Occurrence of Lung Fluke: P. westermani, the 'lung fluke', occurs in the lungs of various mammals including man and more rarely in the brain, spinal cord and other organs of the pig, dog, cat, goat, cattle, fox, [...]