Introduction - TRYPANOSOMA Trypanosomiasis, also known as "sleeping sickness," is caused by microscopic parasites of the species Trypanosoma brucei. It is transmitted by the tsetse fly (Glossina species), which is found only in rural Africa. Although the infection is not found in the United States, historically, it has been a…
INTRODUCTION :- AMOEBIASIS Entamoeba histolytica is a protozoan parasite responsible for a disease called amoebiasis. It occurs usually in the large intestine and causes internal inflammation as its name suggests (histo = tissue, lytic = destroying). 50 million people are infected worldwide, mostly in tropical countries in areas of poor…
INTRODUCTION :- WHAT IS A PARASITE A parasite is a living organism, which takes /draws its nourishment & other needs from a host; the host is an organism which supports the parasite by providing food & shelter. The study of parasites is termed as parasitology. The father of parasitology is…
Introduction DISEASES CAUSED BY HELMINTHS: Helminths are parasitic worms that cause a range of diseases in humans. These worms are multicellular organisms, and they belong to various classifications such as nematodes (roundworms), cestodes (tapeworms), and trematodes (flukes). Helminthic infections are common in tropical and subtropical regions, especially where sanitation is…
Introduction Ascariasis and its vector: Ascariasis is one of the most prevalent parasitic infections worldwide, caused by the roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides. This intestinal parasite thrives in areas with poor sanitation, affecting millions of people, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. In this article, we will explore the basics of ascariasis,…
INTRODUCTION Filariasis and its vector: Filariasis is a serious parasitic disease that affects millions of people worldwide, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. The disease is caused by thread-like worms that live in the lymphatic system, leading to a condition known as lymphatic filariasis. It is primarily transmitted through the…
Classification of Giardia Phylum :- ProtozoaSubclass :- SarcomastigophoraClass :- ZoomastigophoreaOrder :- DiplomonadidaGenus :- Giardia Comments on Giardia It is live in the intestine of man as an endoparasite and cause Giardiasis It has two nuclei and bears four flagella on either side of the body Its fee on vitamins and…
Study of Leishmania - Classification, Life Cycle and Mode of Transmission Classification of Leishmania Phylum : ProtozoaSubphylum : SarcomastigophoraClass : ZoomastigophoreaOrder : KinetoplastidaFamily : TrypanosomatidaeGenus : Leishmania Distribution:- It is found as an intracellular parasite in Leucocytes and cells of liver, spleen, bone marrow, etc. Morphology and Life Cycle of…