In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Systematic Position and Distribution of Trypanosoma 2. Polymorphic Forms of Trypanosomes 3. Pathogenic and Non-Pathogenic. The family of Trypanosomidae is the important groups among the Haemoflagellates. Members of this family, the Trypanosomes, are all parasitic and were originally parasites of the digestive canal of insects. Now, many are found in the blood [...]
A comparison of the course of natural infection of P.vivax and P. falciparum in man: Comparison # P. Vivax: 1. Pre-erythrocytic schizogony: It consists of one cycle, lasts 7-8 days. Number of merozoites produced by each schizont is about 12,000. 2. Erythrocytic schizogony: Duration of erythrocytic schizogony is about 48 hours. Appearance of parasites in the peripheral blood on 12th [...]
In this article we will discuss about the structure and life history of flagellate or Giardia intestinalis (explained with diagram). Structure of Flagellate: Flagellate occurs in two different forms: 1. Trophozoite or feeding stage and 2. Cystic stage. 1. Trophozoite or Feeding stage: It possesses a bilateral symmetrical body with organelles occurring in pairs and measures 10-18 μm length. The [...]