The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between classical and occult filariasis. Difference # Classical Filariasis: i. Cause: Growing worms and adults. ii. Basic lesions: An acute inflammation followed by an epitheloid granuloma surrounding the adult worm of W. bancrofti. iii. Organs concerned: Lymphatic system (i.e., lymph vessel and lymph node) iv. Microfilaria: Present in peripheral blood circulation. [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]