In this article we will discuss about Wuchereria Bancrofti:- 1. Structure of Wuchereria Bancrofti 2. Morphology of Wuchereria Bancrofti 3. Pathogenesis 4. Treatment of Disease 5. Control of Disease. Structure of Wuchereria Bancrofti: Wuchereria Bancrofti are filarial worms are long, thin tapering worms without lips around mouth. The oesophagus does not possess a bulb. The life cycle involves a blood [...]
In this article we will discuss about Wuchereria Bancrofti:- 1. History of the Discovery of Wuchereria Bancrofti 2. Geographical Distribution of Wuchereria Bancrofti 3. Morphology 4. Life Cycle 5. Pathogenicity 6. Treatment and Prevention of Disease. Contents: History of the Discovery of Wuchereria Bancrofti Geographical Distribution of Wuchereria Bancrofti Morphology of Wuchereria Bancrofti Life Cycle of Wuchereria Bancrofti Pathogenicity of [...]
The below mentioned article provides a short note on Wuchereria Bancrofti (Bancroftian Filariasis). Morphology of Wuchereria Bancrofti (Bancroftian Filariasis): The adult worm-male-20-40 x 0.1 mm [Fig. 109(a)]; female-80-100 x 0.2-0.3 mm [Fig. 109(a).2] is a long, minute, thread like and creamy white nematode. Posterior end of male [Fig. 109(a).4,5], anterior [Fig. 109(a).6, 7] and posterior end of female adult [Fig. [...]