The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between W.Bancrofti and B.Malayi. Difference # W. Bancrofti: Adult worms are creamy white, filiform and have cylindrical body with tapering ends. Posterior end of male is sharply curved ventrally bearing two unequal copulatory spicules. The female has narrow and abruptly pointed tail end. Microfilariae are 225 to 300 µm long and [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Histology of Filarial Worm 2. Systematic Position of Filarial Worm 3. Habitat and Structure 4. Periodicity 5. Pathogenicity and Clinical Features. Histology of Filarial Worm: The filaria worm, Wuchereria bancrofti is an endoparasite of the lymph glands, connective tissues of organs and lymph vessels. The genus Wuchereria contains the well-known species W. [...]
The below mentioned article provides notes on tsetse flies as vectors. Tsetse flies are of paramount importance in Africa because of their role as vectors of trypano some infections of man and domestic animals, which have had a profound effect on the economy and development of that continent (Fig. 15.17). The tsetse flies are elongated dark brown or yellowish-brown flies. [...]