Category: Parasitology – II Yr

Taenia is a genus of parasitic flatworms, or tapeworms, responsible for taeniasis in humans. The genus includes two main species: Taenia solium (pork tapeworm) and Taenia saginata (beef tapeworm). These Read More …

Habitat Definitive Habitat: The adult worms of Trichinella spiralis reside in the mucosa of the small intestine of their hosts, typically carnivorous or omnivorous animals (e.g., pigs, bears, and humans). Read More …

Dracunculus is a genus of parasitic nematodes that cause dracunculiasis (also known as Guinea worm disease). The disease is transmitted through ingesting contaminated water containing the larvae of Dracunculus medinensis, Read More …

Filariae are a group of parasitic nematodes (roundworms) responsible for various human diseases known as filarial infections. The diseases caused by filariae are generally transmitted through the bites of infected Read More …

Trypanosomes are flagellated protozoan parasites of the genus Trypanosoma, responsible for various diseases in humans and animals. The most notable diseases caused by trypanosomes are African trypanosomiasis and American trypanosomiasis. Different Read More …