Echinococcus granulosus (Dog tapeworm)
Echinococcus granulosus also termed as the hydatid worm or Hyper tapeworm or Dog Tapeworm. It is a cyclophyllid cestode that parasites the small intestine of […]
Parasitology
Difference between Ancyclostoma duodenale and Necator americanus
Ancyclostoma duodenale VS Necator americanus S.N Characteristics of adult worm Ancylostoma Duodenales Necator americanus 1 Pathogenicity More pathogenic Less pathogenic 2 size Larger and thick […]
Hookworm infection: life cycle, transmission, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment
Hookworms: Hookworms are parasitic nematode that lives in the small intestine of mammalian host such as dog, cat or humans. They are characterized by their […]
Dracunculus medinensis: life cycle, pathogenesis, clinical symptoms,diagnosis and treatment
Dracunculus medinensis Dracunuculus medinensis is among the longest nematodes affecting humans. It is also known as Guinea worm, Medina worm, serpent worm or dragon worm. […]
Lymphatic filariasis (W. bancrofti): transmission, Pathogenesis, clinical manifestation and treatment
Mode of transmission: Infected person with circulating microfilariae is the chief source and reservoirs of infection. Person to Person transmission occurs by the bite of […]
Wuchereria bancrofti: Morphology, life cycle and Epidemiology
Wuchereria bancrofti or Bancroft filarial worm is a parasitic filarial nematode spread by a mosquito vector. It is one of the three parasites that causes […]
Trichuris trichiura: Morphology, life cycle, pathogeneisis, mode of transmission, diseases, diagnosis and treatment
Trichuris trichiura Trichuris trichiura commonly called the whipworm because of its characteristic whip-like shape. It causes trichosis in human which is an intestinal infection caused […]
Enterobius vermicularis- Morphology, Life cycle, transmission, pathogenesis, disease and treatment
Enterobius vermicularis Enterobius vermicularis is commonly called the thread worm, pin or seat worm. It causes an intestinal parasitic infection called enterobiasis (anal itching) that […]
Brugia malayi: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenesis, Clinical manifestation and Treatment
Introduction and Epidemiology of Brugia malayi: Brugia malayi is a filarial worm belongs to phylum nematoda which is one of three causative agents of elephantiasis […]
Role of nematodes in Agriculture: Importance of nematodes in soil
Nematodes in soil: Nematodes are ubiquitous, found in almost all habitats. Mostly nematodes are parasitic in nature infecting humans, animals, insects and other invertebrates. Some […]