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 [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between male and female Ancylostoma. Difference # Male Ancylostoma: i. Size: The male is smaller than the female. Adult male is 8-11 mm long and 0.4-0.5 mm in diameter. ii. Posterior end: The male hookworm has its posterior end expanded into campanulate bursa supported by fleshy rays. iii. Genital opening: The [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Mode of Infection of Filarial Disease 2. Symptoms of Filarial Disease 3. Prevention 4. Treatment. Mode of Infection of Filarial Disease: Filarial disease is usually transmitted to man through mosquito biting. The disease can be accidentally transmitted through blood transfusion, when the donor is infected with microfilariae. The entry of the infective [...]