1) The document describes various intestinal parasites including their infective stages, definitive hosts, mode of transmission, habitat within the host, and pathogenic stages.
2) Key details are provided to identify parasites microscopically such as their eggs, larvae, and adult stages.
3) The parasites discussed cause diseases by mechanisms such as obstruction, inflammation, necrosis, and toxemia by attaching and feeding within the host's intestines and tissues.
This document summarizes key aspects of tapeworms and flukes that are medically important. It describes the characteristics of two classes of flatworms - Cestoidea (tapeworms) and Trematoda (flukes). For each class, it provides details on morphology, life cycles, important orders/species and the diseases they cause in humans. Key tapeworms discussed include Taenia saginata, Taenia solium, Diphyllobothrium latum and Echinococcus granulosus. Key flukes discussed include Fasciolopsis buski, Paragonimus westermani, and Echinostoma ilocanum.
This document provides information about Cryptosporidium parvum, an enteric protozoan parasite that is one of the most common causes of waterborne illness worldwide. It can cause self-limiting diarrhea in healthy individuals but more severe, prolonged diarrhea in immunocompromised patients. The life cycle and transmission involve fecal-oral contamination of food, water, or surfaces. Diagnosis is via microscopic identification of oocysts in stool smears or antigen detection in stool samples.
The document summarizes key aspects of two classes of parasitic flatworms (phylum Platyhelminthes) - cestodes (tapeworms) and trematodes (flukes). It describes their morphology, life cycles, important orders/species that infect humans as intestinal or extraintestinal parasites, and highlights key distinguishing features of medically relevant tapeworms and flukes. Key tapeworms discussed are Taenia solium, T. saginata, Echinococcus granulosus, E. multilocularis, and Dipylidium caninum. Key flukes discussed are Schistosoma spp., Fasciola hepatica, Clonorchis sinensis, and Par
Dear all MBBS student ,
Myself Dr. Manish Tiwari department of microbiology (SMC Medical college unnao) this presentation only for you not for PG students, if any doubt contact me on mail address..
1. The document discusses intestinal helminthic infections, including intestinal nematodes like Ascaris lumbricoides, hookworms, and Trichuris trichiura.
2. It provides details on the morphology, life cycle, transmission, pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of Ascaris lumbricoides infection.
3. Laboratory diagnosis of ascariasis involves detection of Ascaris eggs in stool samples or detection of adult worms or larvae in stool, sputum, or tissue samples through microscopic examination, PCR, or imaging. Common treatments include albendazole, mebendazole, or ivermectin.
Strongyloides stercoralis is a parasitic nematode that can cause the disease strongyloidiasis. It has a complex life cycle involving both free-living and parasitic stages. The parasite penetrates intact skin and has two life cycles - an intestinal cycle that can persist for decades, and a pulmonary cycle seen in severe infections. Symptoms range from mild skin symptoms to severe pneumonia-like symptoms. Diagnosis involves examining stool, sputum, or gastric/duodenal samples for eggs or larval stages. Treatment involves ivermectin and albendazole. Prevention relies on good hygiene and sanitation practices.
Ascaris lumbricoides, also known as the giant intestinal roundworm, is a parasitic nematode that infects the small intestine of humans. It is one of the most prevalent helminth infections in the world. The life cycle involves fertilized eggs passing in feces and developing into infective larvae. Humans become infected by ingesting eggs, which hatch in the intestine releasing larvae. Larvae penetrate the intestinal wall and migrate through the lungs before maturing into adults in the small intestine. Adult worms can cause intestinal blockage and other complications. Diagnosis involves finding eggs in stool or larvae in sputum. Treatment involves anthelmintic drugs such as albendazole or mebendazole. Prevention
This document summarizes key aspects of tapeworms and flukes that are medically important. It describes the characteristics of two classes of flatworms - Cestoidea (tapeworms) and Trematoda (flukes). For each class, it provides details on morphology, life cycles, important orders/species and the diseases they cause in humans. Key tapeworms discussed include Taenia saginata, Taenia solium, Diphyllobothrium latum and Echinococcus granulosus. Key flukes discussed include Fasciolopsis buski, Paragonimus westermani, and Echinostoma ilocanum.
This document provides information about Cryptosporidium parvum, an enteric protozoan parasite that is one of the most common causes of waterborne illness worldwide. It can cause self-limiting diarrhea in healthy individuals but more severe, prolonged diarrhea in immunocompromised patients. The life cycle and transmission involve fecal-oral contamination of food, water, or surfaces. Diagnosis is via microscopic identification of oocysts in stool smears or antigen detection in stool samples.
The document summarizes key aspects of two classes of parasitic flatworms (phylum Platyhelminthes) - cestodes (tapeworms) and trematodes (flukes). It describes their morphology, life cycles, important orders/species that infect humans as intestinal or extraintestinal parasites, and highlights key distinguishing features of medically relevant tapeworms and flukes. Key tapeworms discussed are Taenia solium, T. saginata, Echinococcus granulosus, E. multilocularis, and Dipylidium caninum. Key flukes discussed are Schistosoma spp., Fasciola hepatica, Clonorchis sinensis, and Par
Dear all MBBS student ,
Myself Dr. Manish Tiwari department of microbiology (SMC Medical college unnao) this presentation only for you not for PG students, if any doubt contact me on mail address..
1. The document discusses intestinal helminthic infections, including intestinal nematodes like Ascaris lumbricoides, hookworms, and Trichuris trichiura.
2. It provides details on the morphology, life cycle, transmission, pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of Ascaris lumbricoides infection.
3. Laboratory diagnosis of ascariasis involves detection of Ascaris eggs in stool samples or detection of adult worms or larvae in stool, sputum, or tissue samples through microscopic examination, PCR, or imaging. Common treatments include albendazole, mebendazole, or ivermectin.
Strongyloides stercoralis is a parasitic nematode that can cause the disease strongyloidiasis. It has a complex life cycle involving both free-living and parasitic stages. The parasite penetrates intact skin and has two life cycles - an intestinal cycle that can persist for decades, and a pulmonary cycle seen in severe infections. Symptoms range from mild skin symptoms to severe pneumonia-like symptoms. Diagnosis involves examining stool, sputum, or gastric/duodenal samples for eggs or larval stages. Treatment involves ivermectin and albendazole. Prevention relies on good hygiene and sanitation practices.
Ascaris lumbricoides, also known as the giant intestinal roundworm, is a parasitic nematode that infects the small intestine of humans. It is one of the most prevalent helminth infections in the world. The life cycle involves fertilized eggs passing in feces and developing into infective larvae. Humans become infected by ingesting eggs, which hatch in the intestine releasing larvae. Larvae penetrate the intestinal wall and migrate through the lungs before maturing into adults in the small intestine. Adult worms can cause intestinal blockage and other complications. Diagnosis involves finding eggs in stool or larvae in sputum. Treatment involves anthelmintic drugs such as albendazole or mebendazole. Prevention
The document discusses various sporozoan parasites including Sarcocystis, Cryptosporidium, Toxoplasma, Eimeria, Isospora, and Plasmodium species. It provides details on the parasite biology, life cycles, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases caused by these sporozoans. Key points covered include that sporozoans are obligate parasites with complex life cycles involving sexual and asexual reproduction, and they cause diseases by infecting tissues through ingestion of infective stages such as oocysts or sporocysts.
Veterinary important Protozoans with important informationAmanUllahOve
This document summarizes important protozoan and rickettsial species, including their common names, the diseases they cause, definitive and intermediate hosts, locations of infection, and infective stages. It covers a wide range of protozoa that infect humans, livestock, poultry, and other animals, causing diseases such as malaria, babesiosis, toxoplasmosis, and trypanosomiasis. The document provides key details about the pathogenic protozoa and rickettsiae in a comprehensive yet concise manner.
Hookworm is a parasitic nematode that infects the small intestine and is a major cause of iron-deficiency anemia globally. Two species infect humans - Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus. The worms attach to the small intestine where the female lays thousands of eggs daily that are passed in feces. If soil contaminated with feces comes into contact with human skin, larvae can penetrate and migrate through tissues before reaching the intestine. This causes a rash and eosinophilia. In the intestine, the worms feed on blood, causing microcytic anemia. Over 900 million people are infected worldwide, especially in tropical areas with
Strategies Novartis can use to GROW from a Billion Dollar Company to a Trillion Dollar Company like Alphabet Inc
Novartis is a leading healthcare company which is situated in Switzerland and uses digital technologies and innovative science to come up with transformative ways of treatment in areas of great medicinal needs. This article explains what Novartis strategies and what they should employ so that they can rise from a billion dollar company to a trillion dollar company like the Google Alphabet Inc.
Novartis was formed in March 1996 by the merging of pharmaceutical and agrochemical divisions of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz companies. Thanks to the merging of the two companies, Novartis is one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in the world. Novartis is one of the largest companies which achieved a great milestone within a few decades. Novartis as a whole is divided into three major divisions: Sandoz (generics), Innovative Medicines and Alcon (eyecare). Novartis is also involved in collaborative research projects that are publicly funded.
Below are some of Novartis best selling drugs and their revenue
1.Cosenty – This is the top selling drug with a revenue of 4.788 billion dollars
2.Enfresto – This has a revenue of 4.644 billions dollars
3.Promacta – This has a revenue 0f 2.088 billion dollars
Medicine manufactured by Novartis and their uses
Medicine Medicine use
Cosentyx Used to treat psoriatic arthritis
Entresto Used to treat heart failure
Lucentis Used to block abnormal vessel growth in the back of the eye
Tasigna Used to treat chronic myelogenous leukemia which has the Philadelphia chromosome
Jakavi Used to treat myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera and graft-versus-host disease
Promacta Used to treat patients with abnormal low platelet count
Sandostatin Used to treat patients with tumor experiencing symptoms like flushing and diarrhea
Xolair Used to treat moderate and severe asthma
Gilenya Used to treat multiple sclerosis
How Novartis became one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in the world
1.Market control through partnership
Geigy, Sandoz and Ciba combined their power so that they can compete with strong foreign firms and formed a cartel called the Basal Syndicate or Basal IG. Basal IG secured most of the manufacturing facilities all over the US and across Europe. It later joined with IG Farben and other chemical companies to form a big cartel called the Quadrapartite Cartel which dominated all of the European market and enjoyed the profits made from the joint manufacturing.
2.Growth acceleration through mergers
Since competition was very rampant in the pharmaceutical industry, Ciba and Geigy decided to merge with Sandoz AG to form Novartis. With this merge, Novartis became one of the growing giants in the pharmaceutical industry. This made Novartis gain a lot of fame and build a strong reputation over other companies. Novartis majored on agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries which made it easy to focus on a specific mar
1. Ascaris lumbricoides, or the roundworm, is one of the most common intestinal nematodes infecting humans. It inhabits the small intestine and can reach lengths of over 20 cm in females.
2. The life cycle involves ingestion of infective eggs from contaminated food, water, or soil. Inside the intestine, the larvae hatch and mature into adults. Females produce thousands of eggs daily that are passed in feces.
3. Symptoms range from mild to severe and include abdominal pain, nausea, intestinal obstruction, or migration of larvae to other organs causing pneumonia. Complications can also include appendicitis or pancreatitis. Diagnosis is made by finding eggs in
This document provides an overview of parasitology and summarizes key information about parasitic protozoans. It describes the life cycles of various protozoans including their modes of reproduction (e.g. fission, budding), hosts, and transmission. Representative parasitic protozoans are grouped by their structures and include flagellates like Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas vaginalis, amoeboid forms like Entamoeba histolytica, ciliates like Balantidium coli, and sporozoans like Plasmodium species which cause malaria. Details are provided on the life cycles and pathogenesis of several important protozoan parasites.
Hookworms are intestinal parasitic roundworms that infect the small intestine. They have a direct lifecycle where the infective third stage larva penetrates the skin and migrates through the lungs before reaching the small intestine to mature and reproduce. Eggs are passed in feces. Pathogenesis is due to the host immune response to migrating larvae, mechanical damage from larval migration, effects of adult worms in the intestines including blood loss. Common symptoms include iron deficiency anemia.
Strongyloides stercoralis is a parasitic nematode that can cause the disease strongyloidiasis. It has a cosmopolitan distribution, especially in tropical and subtropical areas. The parasite infects humans through skin contact with filariform larvae. It has both free-living and parasitic lifecycles. Diagnosis involves examining stool, sputum, gastric, or duodenal samples under microscopy for eggs or larvae. Treatment involves ivermectin and albendazole. Prevention is through improved sanitation and hygiene practices.
This document discusses several nematode parasites that infect humans. It begins by providing background on the phylum Nematoda and describes the life cycle as including egg, larval and adult stages. It then classifies nematode parasites into those that infect the small intestine (Aphasmidia and Phasmidia classes) and those that infect the large intestine (Phasmidia class). Several key nematode species are described in detail, including Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, hookworms (Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale), Strongyloides stercoralis and Capillaria philippinensis. For each species, the
The document describes several species of trematodes, including blood flukes and liver flukes. It provides details on their morphology, life cycles, geographical distribution, habitats, and pathology. The blood fluke Schistosoma mansoni is discussed in depth, with descriptions of its egg morphology, life cycle involving a freshwater snail and human host, symptoms of intestinal schistosomiasis it causes, and methods for laboratory diagnosis.
This document summarizes key information about various parasites (protozoa and helminths) that can infect humans. It describes the causative agents of diseases like amebiasis, trichomoniasis, giardiasis, malaria, ascariasis, schistosomiasis, and hydatid cyst disease. For each parasite, it provides details on the disease they cause, their life cycles, modes of transmission, characteristics of different life stages, pathogenicity and methods for laboratory diagnosis. The document separates parasites into categories like protozoa (discussing sarcodina, mastigophora and sporozoa), nematodes, trematodes, and cestodes to systematically present information about
This document provides information on hookworm, including its taxonomic classification, epidemiology, introduction, morphology, life cycle, modes of transmission, signs and symptoms, pathogencity, clinical diagnosis, laboratory diagnosis, prevention, control, and treatment. It discusses two main species of hookworm that infect humans - Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus. Key details include that hookworm affects approximately 900 million people worldwide, living primarily in tropical and subtropical regions, and signs of infection include skin irritation, coughing, anemia, and iron deficiency.
Ascaris lumbricoides is a common roundworm parasite that infects an estimated 1 billion people worldwide (1 out of 4 people), being most prevalent in underdeveloped areas with poor sanitation. It is transmitted via ingestion of eggs from contaminated food or soil and causes symptoms ranging from abdominal discomfort to pulmonary issues during larval migration. Treatment involves anthelmintic drugs like mebendazole or albendazole and prevention focuses on improved sanitation and limiting the use of human feces as fertilizer.
This document describes the characteristics of trematode parasites known as blood flukes. It discusses their morphology, life cycles, pathogenicity, and taxonomy. The key blood fluke genera include Schistosoma, which are dioecious flukes that cause schistosomiasis. The major Schistosoma species that infect humans are S. haematobium, S. mansoni, and S. japonicum. They have complex life cycles involving freshwater snail intermediate hosts.
1) Ascaris lumbricoides, or the roundworm, is a parasitic nematode that infects the small intestine of humans. It is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions.
2) The adult female worm is 20-35 cm long and lays up to 200,000 eggs per day that are passed in feces. The eggs can survive for weeks in the environment before hatching.
3) Infection occurs through ingestion of embryonated eggs. The larvae hatch in the intestine, migrate through the body, and mature into adults in the small intestine where they reproduce, completing the life cycle. Heavy infections can cause intestinal obstruction, pancreatitis and other complications.
This document describes several non-pathogenic and pathogenic amoeba species. It discusses their characteristics such as habitat, morphology of trophozoite and cyst stages, transmission methods, and prevalence in humans. Some notable amoeba discussed are Entamoeba coli and Entamoeba histolytica which are common gut commensals, as well as Naegleria fowleri and Acanthamoeba species which can cause infections in humans and are typically found in soil and water environments. The document provides detailed information on the life cycles, symptoms, and diagnosis of diseases caused by these pathogenic free-living amoeba.
The document discusses several nematode parasites including Ascaris lumbricoides (roundworm), the hookworms Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus, and Strongyloides stercoralis (threadworm). It provides details on the life cycles, diagnostic stages, geographic distribution, and distinguishing morphological features of these parasites. Comparative information is given on the rhabditiform and filariform larvae and eggs of hookworms and Strongyloides stercoralis.
The document provides information about helminths (parasitic worms). It begins by defining helminths and outlining the learning objectives and classification of helminths. The document then focuses on intestinal nematodes (roundworms), describing their key features, life cycles, transmission routes, and important examples like Ascaris lumbricoides and Trichuris trichiura. It discusses the morphology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, laboratory diagnosis and treatment of these common helminth infections.
This document summarizes information about the cestode Echinococcus granulosus and other tapeworms. E. granulosus has a larval stage that develops in intermediate hosts like sheep, causing hydatid cysts usually in the liver. The adult stage lives in the small intestine of definitive hosts like dogs. It discusses the morphology, life cycles, and pathogenesis of E. granulosus, as well as Hymenolepis nana, H. diminuta, and Dipylidium caninum. Diagnosis and treatment of the diseases caused by these tapeworms is also mentioned.
Habitat:
large intestine.
Disease:
Amoebic dysentery, Amebic colitis, ulcers (flask shape), amoebic liver abscess (ALA)> Extraintestinal amebiasis. Abdominal cramping, anorexia, fatigue, and diarrhea. Additional conditions include infections of the spleen, brain, and lungs.
Host:
Human is the definitive host.
Infective stage:
Mature cyst: 8 to 22 μm, spherical, One to four nuclei. Chromatoid body.
Diagnostic stage:
1. Cyst.
2. Trophozoite: 5 to 70 μm, Pseudopods, directional motility, One nucleus. Cytoplasm may contain red blood cell (diagnostic).
Mode of transmission:
Cysts are ingested via contaminated food or water.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
The simplified electron and muon model, Oscillating Spacetime: The Foundation...RitikBhardwaj56
Discover the Simplified Electron and Muon Model: A New Wave-Based Approach to Understanding Particles delves into a groundbreaking theory that presents electrons and muons as rotating soliton waves within oscillating spacetime. Geared towards students, researchers, and science buffs, this book breaks down complex ideas into simple explanations. It covers topics such as electron waves, temporal dynamics, and the implications of this model on particle physics. With clear illustrations and easy-to-follow explanations, readers will gain a new outlook on the universe's fundamental nature.
The document discusses various sporozoan parasites including Sarcocystis, Cryptosporidium, Toxoplasma, Eimeria, Isospora, and Plasmodium species. It provides details on the parasite biology, life cycles, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases caused by these sporozoans. Key points covered include that sporozoans are obligate parasites with complex life cycles involving sexual and asexual reproduction, and they cause diseases by infecting tissues through ingestion of infective stages such as oocysts or sporocysts.
Veterinary important Protozoans with important informationAmanUllahOve
This document summarizes important protozoan and rickettsial species, including their common names, the diseases they cause, definitive and intermediate hosts, locations of infection, and infective stages. It covers a wide range of protozoa that infect humans, livestock, poultry, and other animals, causing diseases such as malaria, babesiosis, toxoplasmosis, and trypanosomiasis. The document provides key details about the pathogenic protozoa and rickettsiae in a comprehensive yet concise manner.
Hookworm is a parasitic nematode that infects the small intestine and is a major cause of iron-deficiency anemia globally. Two species infect humans - Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus. The worms attach to the small intestine where the female lays thousands of eggs daily that are passed in feces. If soil contaminated with feces comes into contact with human skin, larvae can penetrate and migrate through tissues before reaching the intestine. This causes a rash and eosinophilia. In the intestine, the worms feed on blood, causing microcytic anemia. Over 900 million people are infected worldwide, especially in tropical areas with
Strategies Novartis can use to GROW from a Billion Dollar Company to a Trillion Dollar Company like Alphabet Inc
Novartis is a leading healthcare company which is situated in Switzerland and uses digital technologies and innovative science to come up with transformative ways of treatment in areas of great medicinal needs. This article explains what Novartis strategies and what they should employ so that they can rise from a billion dollar company to a trillion dollar company like the Google Alphabet Inc.
Novartis was formed in March 1996 by the merging of pharmaceutical and agrochemical divisions of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz companies. Thanks to the merging of the two companies, Novartis is one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in the world. Novartis is one of the largest companies which achieved a great milestone within a few decades. Novartis as a whole is divided into three major divisions: Sandoz (generics), Innovative Medicines and Alcon (eyecare). Novartis is also involved in collaborative research projects that are publicly funded.
Below are some of Novartis best selling drugs and their revenue
1.Cosenty – This is the top selling drug with a revenue of 4.788 billion dollars
2.Enfresto – This has a revenue of 4.644 billions dollars
3.Promacta – This has a revenue 0f 2.088 billion dollars
Medicine manufactured by Novartis and their uses
Medicine Medicine use
Cosentyx Used to treat psoriatic arthritis
Entresto Used to treat heart failure
Lucentis Used to block abnormal vessel growth in the back of the eye
Tasigna Used to treat chronic myelogenous leukemia which has the Philadelphia chromosome
Jakavi Used to treat myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera and graft-versus-host disease
Promacta Used to treat patients with abnormal low platelet count
Sandostatin Used to treat patients with tumor experiencing symptoms like flushing and diarrhea
Xolair Used to treat moderate and severe asthma
Gilenya Used to treat multiple sclerosis
How Novartis became one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in the world
1.Market control through partnership
Geigy, Sandoz and Ciba combined their power so that they can compete with strong foreign firms and formed a cartel called the Basal Syndicate or Basal IG. Basal IG secured most of the manufacturing facilities all over the US and across Europe. It later joined with IG Farben and other chemical companies to form a big cartel called the Quadrapartite Cartel which dominated all of the European market and enjoyed the profits made from the joint manufacturing.
2.Growth acceleration through mergers
Since competition was very rampant in the pharmaceutical industry, Ciba and Geigy decided to merge with Sandoz AG to form Novartis. With this merge, Novartis became one of the growing giants in the pharmaceutical industry. This made Novartis gain a lot of fame and build a strong reputation over other companies. Novartis majored on agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries which made it easy to focus on a specific mar
1. Ascaris lumbricoides, or the roundworm, is one of the most common intestinal nematodes infecting humans. It inhabits the small intestine and can reach lengths of over 20 cm in females.
2. The life cycle involves ingestion of infective eggs from contaminated food, water, or soil. Inside the intestine, the larvae hatch and mature into adults. Females produce thousands of eggs daily that are passed in feces.
3. Symptoms range from mild to severe and include abdominal pain, nausea, intestinal obstruction, or migration of larvae to other organs causing pneumonia. Complications can also include appendicitis or pancreatitis. Diagnosis is made by finding eggs in
This document provides an overview of parasitology and summarizes key information about parasitic protozoans. It describes the life cycles of various protozoans including their modes of reproduction (e.g. fission, budding), hosts, and transmission. Representative parasitic protozoans are grouped by their structures and include flagellates like Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas vaginalis, amoeboid forms like Entamoeba histolytica, ciliates like Balantidium coli, and sporozoans like Plasmodium species which cause malaria. Details are provided on the life cycles and pathogenesis of several important protozoan parasites.
Hookworms are intestinal parasitic roundworms that infect the small intestine. They have a direct lifecycle where the infective third stage larva penetrates the skin and migrates through the lungs before reaching the small intestine to mature and reproduce. Eggs are passed in feces. Pathogenesis is due to the host immune response to migrating larvae, mechanical damage from larval migration, effects of adult worms in the intestines including blood loss. Common symptoms include iron deficiency anemia.
Strongyloides stercoralis is a parasitic nematode that can cause the disease strongyloidiasis. It has a cosmopolitan distribution, especially in tropical and subtropical areas. The parasite infects humans through skin contact with filariform larvae. It has both free-living and parasitic lifecycles. Diagnosis involves examining stool, sputum, gastric, or duodenal samples under microscopy for eggs or larvae. Treatment involves ivermectin and albendazole. Prevention is through improved sanitation and hygiene practices.
This document discusses several nematode parasites that infect humans. It begins by providing background on the phylum Nematoda and describes the life cycle as including egg, larval and adult stages. It then classifies nematode parasites into those that infect the small intestine (Aphasmidia and Phasmidia classes) and those that infect the large intestine (Phasmidia class). Several key nematode species are described in detail, including Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, hookworms (Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale), Strongyloides stercoralis and Capillaria philippinensis. For each species, the
The document describes several species of trematodes, including blood flukes and liver flukes. It provides details on their morphology, life cycles, geographical distribution, habitats, and pathology. The blood fluke Schistosoma mansoni is discussed in depth, with descriptions of its egg morphology, life cycle involving a freshwater snail and human host, symptoms of intestinal schistosomiasis it causes, and methods for laboratory diagnosis.
This document summarizes key information about various parasites (protozoa and helminths) that can infect humans. It describes the causative agents of diseases like amebiasis, trichomoniasis, giardiasis, malaria, ascariasis, schistosomiasis, and hydatid cyst disease. For each parasite, it provides details on the disease they cause, their life cycles, modes of transmission, characteristics of different life stages, pathogenicity and methods for laboratory diagnosis. The document separates parasites into categories like protozoa (discussing sarcodina, mastigophora and sporozoa), nematodes, trematodes, and cestodes to systematically present information about
This document provides information on hookworm, including its taxonomic classification, epidemiology, introduction, morphology, life cycle, modes of transmission, signs and symptoms, pathogencity, clinical diagnosis, laboratory diagnosis, prevention, control, and treatment. It discusses two main species of hookworm that infect humans - Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus. Key details include that hookworm affects approximately 900 million people worldwide, living primarily in tropical and subtropical regions, and signs of infection include skin irritation, coughing, anemia, and iron deficiency.
Ascaris lumbricoides is a common roundworm parasite that infects an estimated 1 billion people worldwide (1 out of 4 people), being most prevalent in underdeveloped areas with poor sanitation. It is transmitted via ingestion of eggs from contaminated food or soil and causes symptoms ranging from abdominal discomfort to pulmonary issues during larval migration. Treatment involves anthelmintic drugs like mebendazole or albendazole and prevention focuses on improved sanitation and limiting the use of human feces as fertilizer.
This document describes the characteristics of trematode parasites known as blood flukes. It discusses their morphology, life cycles, pathogenicity, and taxonomy. The key blood fluke genera include Schistosoma, which are dioecious flukes that cause schistosomiasis. The major Schistosoma species that infect humans are S. haematobium, S. mansoni, and S. japonicum. They have complex life cycles involving freshwater snail intermediate hosts.
1) Ascaris lumbricoides, or the roundworm, is a parasitic nematode that infects the small intestine of humans. It is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions.
2) The adult female worm is 20-35 cm long and lays up to 200,000 eggs per day that are passed in feces. The eggs can survive for weeks in the environment before hatching.
3) Infection occurs through ingestion of embryonated eggs. The larvae hatch in the intestine, migrate through the body, and mature into adults in the small intestine where they reproduce, completing the life cycle. Heavy infections can cause intestinal obstruction, pancreatitis and other complications.
This document describes several non-pathogenic and pathogenic amoeba species. It discusses their characteristics such as habitat, morphology of trophozoite and cyst stages, transmission methods, and prevalence in humans. Some notable amoeba discussed are Entamoeba coli and Entamoeba histolytica which are common gut commensals, as well as Naegleria fowleri and Acanthamoeba species which can cause infections in humans and are typically found in soil and water environments. The document provides detailed information on the life cycles, symptoms, and diagnosis of diseases caused by these pathogenic free-living amoeba.
The document discusses several nematode parasites including Ascaris lumbricoides (roundworm), the hookworms Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus, and Strongyloides stercoralis (threadworm). It provides details on the life cycles, diagnostic stages, geographic distribution, and distinguishing morphological features of these parasites. Comparative information is given on the rhabditiform and filariform larvae and eggs of hookworms and Strongyloides stercoralis.
The document provides information about helminths (parasitic worms). It begins by defining helminths and outlining the learning objectives and classification of helminths. The document then focuses on intestinal nematodes (roundworms), describing their key features, life cycles, transmission routes, and important examples like Ascaris lumbricoides and Trichuris trichiura. It discusses the morphology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, laboratory diagnosis and treatment of these common helminth infections.
This document summarizes information about the cestode Echinococcus granulosus and other tapeworms. E. granulosus has a larval stage that develops in intermediate hosts like sheep, causing hydatid cysts usually in the liver. The adult stage lives in the small intestine of definitive hosts like dogs. It discusses the morphology, life cycles, and pathogenesis of E. granulosus, as well as Hymenolepis nana, H. diminuta, and Dipylidium caninum. Diagnosis and treatment of the diseases caused by these tapeworms is also mentioned.
Habitat:
large intestine.
Disease:
Amoebic dysentery, Amebic colitis, ulcers (flask shape), amoebic liver abscess (ALA)> Extraintestinal amebiasis. Abdominal cramping, anorexia, fatigue, and diarrhea. Additional conditions include infections of the spleen, brain, and lungs.
Host:
Human is the definitive host.
Infective stage:
Mature cyst: 8 to 22 μm, spherical, One to four nuclei. Chromatoid body.
Diagnostic stage:
1. Cyst.
2. Trophozoite: 5 to 70 μm, Pseudopods, directional motility, One nucleus. Cytoplasm may contain red blood cell (diagnostic).
Mode of transmission:
Cysts are ingested via contaminated food or water.
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This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
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land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
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1. MGS Page 1
Genus and Species Entamoeba histolytica Entamoeba coli Endolimax nana Iodamoeba buetschlii
Infective Stage: Cyst Cyst Cyst Cyst
IMAGE
Total no. of nucleus 1-4 1-8 1-4 Usually 1
Diagnostic feature Bull’s eye karyosome Jagged or splintered ends
chromatoidal bodies
Ground glass appearance;
cross-eyed karyosome
2/3 glycogen vacuole; “Iodine
cyst of Wenyoun”
Chromatoidal body Cigar-shaped Whisk broom Comma-bacilliform
Definitive Host Man Man Man Man
P.O.E Mouth Mouth Mouth Mouth
M.O.T Ingestion of mature cyst thru
contaminated water or food
Ingestion of mature cyst thru
contaminated water or food
Ingestion of mature cyst
thru contaminated water or
food
Ingestion of mature cyst thru
contaminated water or food
Habitat Cecum Cecum Cecum Cecum
Pathogenic Stage Trophozoite Trophozoite Trophozoite Trophozoite
IMAGE
Diagnostic feature Ingested RBC Dirty cytoplasm 1/3 glycogen vacuole
Locomotive apparatus Pseudopodia
(“finger-like”)
Pseudopodia
(“short and blunt”)
Pseudopodia
(“finger-like)
Pseudopodia
(“short and blunt”)
Motility Active, Progressive, Directional Sluggish, Non-progressive nor
directional
Sluggish Sluggish but may be
progressive
Mechanism of disease
production
Lytic Necrosis
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Genus and Species Giardia lamblia Chilomastix mesnili Trichomnas vaginalis Dientamoeba fragilis Balantidium coli
Infective Stage: Cyst Cyst Trophozoite Trophozoite Cyst
IMAGE
Total no. of nucleus 4 1
Diagnostic feature Retracted cytoplasm; 4
pairs of axoneme
Nipple-like projection;
Lemon-shaped
Siderophil granules Tetracoccic appearance
of karyosome
Bean/Kidney-shaped
macronucleus
perpendicular to
micronucleus
Number of Flagella 8 4 5 (2pairs and 1
undulating membrane
Definitive Host Man Man Man Man Man
P.O.E Mouth Mouth Genitalia Mouth Mouth
M.O.T Ingestion of mature cyst
thru contaminated
water or food
Ingestion of mature cyst
thru contaminated
water or food
Sexual intercourse Ingestion of mature cyst
thru contaminated
water or food
Ingestion of mature cyst
thru contaminated
water or food
Habitat Duodenal crypts Cecum Vagina, Prostate gland Cecum Cecum
Pathogenic Stage Trophozoite Trophozoite Trophozoite Trophozoite
IMAGE
Diagnostic feature Ventral sucking disc Spiral groove Bean/Kidney-shaped
macronucleus
Locomotive apparatus Flagella Flagella Flagella Pseudopodia Cilia
Motility Falling-leaf-like Corkscrew Boring motion Jerky, Tumbling Directional, Tumbling
Mechanism of disease
production
Coating/Carpeting of
the wall
Vaginal pruritis Lytic Necrosis
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Genus and Species Plasmodium falciparum Plasmodium vivax Plasmodium ovale Plasmodium malariae
Etiologic Agent Malignant/ Sub tertian Benign Tertian Ovale malariae Quartan malariae
IMAGE
BAND form
ROSETTE
Host RED CELL Normal-sized Enlarged Normal-sized
Definitive Host Anopheles mosquito MOT BLOOD, Mosquito bite
Infective Stage to DH Gametocytes HABITAT RBC
Intermediate Host MAN Pathogenic Stage MEROZOITE/Trophozoite
Infective Stage to IH SPOROZOITE Mechanism of disease
production
Tissue Anoxia
POE Skin
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NEMATODES ( Adenophorea)
Genus and Species Trichuris trichiura Trichinella spiralis Capillaria philippinensis
Common Name Whip worm Trichina worm Pudok worm
Intermediate Host Flies, Rat Man Panstrongylus (Triatomid/Kissing
bug)
Definitive Host Man Pigs/ Rats Man
P.O.E Mouth Mouth Mouth
M.O.T Ingestion thru contaminated food and drink Ingestion thru contaminated pork Ingestion thru contaminated fish
Habitat Large Intestine Small Intestine Small Intestine
Infective Stage Embryonated egg Encysted Larva L3 Larva
IMAGE
EGG- Diagnostic Bipolar mucus plug; Football shaped;
Japanese lantern
Flat mucus plugs; Coarsely pitted
eggshell; Peanut shaped
Pathogenic Stage Adult Encysted Larva Adult
IMAGE
ADULT- Diagnostic MALE- 360 degree caudal MALE- conspicuous papillae
FEMALE- uterus with semi-coiled larva
MALE- overhanging sheath with
long copulatory spicule
FEMALE- uterus filled with eggs
Attachment and
nutrition
Anchorage
Pathogenesis Rectal prolapsed Myocarditis Malabsorption of nutrients
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Genus and Species Toxocara canis Toxocara cati Ancylostoma caninum Angiostrongylus
cantonensis
Gnathostoma
spinigerum
Common Name Dog Ascarid Cat Ascarid Dog Hookworm Rodent Lungworm
Etiologic Agent Visceral Larva Migran Visceral Larva Migran Cutaneous Larva Migran Eosinophilic meningitis Gnathostomiasis
Intermediate Host Man Man Dog Snail; Rat Cyclops- fish
Definitive Host Dog Cat Man Man as accidental host Man as accidental host
POE Mouth Mouth Skin Mouth Mouth
MOT Ingestion Ingestion Skin penetration Ingestion; Skin
penetration;
Transplacental
Ingestion
HABITAT Tissues, Organs Tissues, Organs Cutaneous Tissues, Organs Tissues, Organs
Infective Stage Egg Egg Filariform Larva L3 L3
IMAGE
EGG
EGG-Diagnostic Coarsely pitted shell Finely pitted eggshell
Pathogenic Stage Larva Larva Larva Larva Larva
IMAGE
ADULT-Diagnostic Cervical alae- longer than
broad
Cervical alae- broader
than long
3 pairs of large teeth Barber’s pole
appearance
Disease production Granulomatous reaction Granulomatous reaction Creeping eruption Granulomatous reaction Granulomatous reaction
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Genus and Species Ascaris lumbricoides Necator americanus Ancylostoma duodenale
Common Name Giant intestinal roundworm New World hookworm Old Worm hookworm
Definitive Host Man Man Man
POE Mouth SKIN > Mouth MOUTH > Skin
MOT Ingestion More of Skin penetration More of ingestion
HABITAT Small intestine Small intestine Small intestine
Infective Stage Embryonated egg Filariform larva Filariform larva
IMAGE
Unfertilized Fertilized Decorticated Filariform Rhabditiform -SAME as N. americanus-
EGG
EGG- Diagnostic Coarse mammilated albuminous coating In morula In morula
Pathogenic Stage Adult larva Adult larva Adult larva
IMAGE
FEMALE MALE BUCCAL COPULATORY BUCCAL COPULATORY
ADULT- Diagnostic FEMALE- prominent genital girdle Semi-lunar cutting plate;
Bipartite dorsal ray
MALE- Tripartite dorsal ray
Disease production ADULT- Obstruction; Perforation; Occlusion
7. MGS Page 7
Genus and Species Strongyloides stercoralis Enterobius vermicularis
Common Name Threadworm Pinworm, Seatworm, Society worm
Etiologic Agent Cochin-china disease Oxyuriasis, Enterobiasis
Definitive Host Man Man
POE Skin Mouth or Nose
MOT Skin infection; “AUTOINFECTION” Ingestion, Inhalation, “AUTOINFECTION”
HABITAT Small intestine CECUM
Infective Stage Filariform larva Embryonated egg
IMAGE Filariform Rhabditiform
EGG- Diagnostic Lopsided appearance, letter “D”
Pathogenic Stage Adult larva Adult
IMAGE Parasitic FEMALE FEMALE MALE
ADULT- Diagnostic Filariform larva- bifid or notched end Bulbous esophagus with cephalic alae
Mechanism of disease production LARVA- dew itch, creeping eruption
ADULT- mechanical, chemical irritation, abdominal
disturbance
Vaginitis; Nocturnal pruritis ani
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Genus and Species Wuchereria bancrofti Brugia malayi Loa loa
Common Name Bancroft’s filarial worm Malayan filarial worm Loa/Eye worm
Vector/s Anopheles, Aedes, Mansonia species;
Culex fatigans
Mansonia sp, Aedes togoi, Anopheles
species
Chrysops dimidia and silacea
(day-biting fly)
POE Skin Skin Skin
MOT Insect bite Insect bite Insect bite
HABITAT Lymphatics Lymphatics Sub/cutaneous tissue
Infective Stage L3 L3 L3
Pathogenic Stage Dead and Living Adult worms Dead and Living Adult worms Adult worms
IMAGE
Diagnostic Characteristic Sheated Sheated Sheated
Mechanism of disease production Lymphatic Obstruction Lymphatic Obstruction
Periodicity Nocturnal Nocturnal Diurnal
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LIVER FLUKES LUNG FLUKE
Genus and
Species
Fasciola hepatica Clonorchis sinensis Opistorchis felineus Paragonimus westermani
Common
Name
Sheep Liver fluke Chinese liver fluke Cat liver fluke Oriental Lung fluke
Developmental
Stage
SRRC SRC SSRC SRC
2nd
IH Watercress Fresh-water fishes Fresh-water fishes Crabs
Infective Stage
to 2nd
IH
Cercaria Cercaria Cercaria Cercaria
Definitive Host Man Man Man Man
Infective Stage
to DH
Metacercaria Metacercaria Metacercaria Metacercaria
POE Mouth Mouth Mouth Mouth
MOT Ingestion Ingestion Ingestion Ingestion
HABITAT Proximal Biliary tract Distal Biliary tract Distal Biliary tract Pulmonary pockets
Pathogenic
Stage
Mature/Young Adult Adult Adult Mature/Young Adult
IMAGE
Fluke
characteristic
Cephalic cone 2 Highly branching testes at
posterior 3rd
Transversely compressed
vitellaria
Zigzag intestinal ceca
EGG
characteristic
Non-embryonated; Hen’s egg Embryonated; Old-fashion light bulb Embryonated; Old-fashion light
bulb
Non-embryonated; thick
aboperculum
IMAGE
Mechanism of
dse prod
Mechanical/Toxic effect;
Fascioliasis
Obstruction; Inflammation Obstruction; Inflammation Abscess
10. MGS Page 10
INTESTINAL FLUKES
Genus and Species Fasciolopsis buski Echinostoma ilocanum Heterophyes heterophyes
Haplorchis yokogawai (1 testes)
Metagonimus yokogawai
Common Name Giant intestinal fluke Garrison’s fluke Yokogawai’s fluke
Developmental Stage SRRC RRC SRC
2nd
IH Snail (Pila conica/kuhol) Snail Fresh-water fishes
Infective Stage to 2nd
IH Cercaria Cercaria Cercaria
Definitive Host Man Man Man
Infective Stage to DH Metacercaria Metacercaria Metacercaria
POE Mouth Mouth Mouth
MOT Ingestion Ingestion Ingestion
HABITAT Small intestine Small intestine Small intestine
Pathogenic Stage Adult Adult Adult
IMAGE H.heterophyes H.yokogawai M.yokogawai
Fluke characteristic NO Cephalic cone Circumoral disc
EGG characteristic Non-embryonated; Hen’s egg With germ-ball; dark triangular
operculum
Embryonated; Old-fashion light bulb
IMAGE
Mechanism of dse prod Obstruction, Traumatic,
Toxemia
Obstruction, Mechanical,
Toxemia
Myocarditis
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BLOOD FLUKES
Genus and Species Schistosoma haematobium Schistosoma japonicum Schistosoma mansoni
Common Name Visceral Blood fluke Oriental Blood fluke Manson’s Blood fluke
1st
IH Bulinus sp. Oncomelania quadrasi Biomphalaria
Infective Stage of 1st
IH
Miracidium Miracidium Miracidium
Dev’tal Stage SSC SSC SSC
Definitive Host Man Man Man
Infective Stage DH Cercaria Cercaria Cercaria
POE Skin Skin Skin
MOT Skin penetration Skin penetration Skin penetration
HABITAT VESICAL and PELVIC plexus SUPERIOR mesenteric plexus INFERIOR mesenteric plexus
Pathogenic Stage Cercaria, Adult, Egg Cercaria, Adult, Egg Cercaria, Adult, Egg
IMAGE
ADULT EGG ADULT EGG ADULT EGG
FLUKE Characteristic MALE- late union of intestinal ceca
FEMALE- post.-mid plane of ovary
MALE- very late union
FEMALE- a bit behind the mid-plane
MALE-early union
FEMALE- ant.-mid plane of ovary
EGG Characteristic TERMINAL spine Abbreviated LATERAL spine Prominent LATERAL spine
Mechanism of dse
prod
Allergic; Obstruction Allergic; Obstruction Allergic; Obstruction
12. MGS Page 12
CYCLOPHYLLIDEA
Genus and Species Hymenolepis nana Hymenolepis diminuta Dipylidium caninum Echinococcus granulosus
Common Name Dwarf tapeworm Rat tapeworm Double-pored dog tapeworm Echinococcosis
IH Man Flees, Beetles Herbivores (cows,ships) Herbivores (cows, ships)
Infective Stage to IH Embryonated egg Embryonated egg Embryonated egg
DH Man Man Man Dog, Sheep
Infective Stage to
DH
Embryonated egg Cysticercoid larva Cysticercoid larva Hydatid cyst
POE Mouth Mouth Mouth Mouth
MOT Ingestion Ingestion Ingestion Ingestion
HABITAT Small intestine (ileum) Small intestine (ileum) Small intestine (ileum) Tissues, Organs
Pathogenic Stage Adult Adult Adult Hydatid cyst
IMAGE
MATURE MATURE MATURE ADULT: CYST:
GRAVID GRAVID GRAVID
Characteristic Scolex-ARMED rostellum
3 ovoid testis
Scolex- UNARMED rostellum
3 ovoid testis
Pumpkin-seed shape
EGG IMAGE
Characteristic Polar thickening (4-8 polar
filaments)
Polar thickening (w/o polar
filaments)
Mother pocket with 8-15
eggs
Mechanism of
disease production
Autoinfection; Irritation;
intestinal disturbance
Irritation; intestinal disturbance Irritation; intestinal
disturbance
Toxic; Mechanical
13. MGS Page 13
CYCLOPHYLLIDEA
Genus and Species Taenia saginata Taenia solium
Common Name Beef tapeworm Pig tapeworm
1st
IH Cattle Pig
Infective Stage to IH Embryonated egg Embryonated egg
DH Man Man
Infective Stage to DH Cysticercus bovis Cysticercus cerulosae
POE Mouth Mouth
MOT Ingestion of improperly cooked 2nd
IH Ingestion
HABITAT Small intestine Small intestine
Pathogenic Stage Adult Adult
IMAGE
MATURE MATURE
GRAVID GRAVID
Characteristic Scolex-NO rostellum; UNARMED
Mature: NO accessory ovary
Gravid: 18-20 lateral branches (long and thin)
Scolex- rostellum with 2 hooklets
Mature: WITH accessory ovary
Gravid: 7-13 lateral branches (short and stout)
EGG IMAGE
Characteristic Mature; non-operculated Mature; non-operculated
Mechanism of
disease production
Irritation; intestinal disturbance Irritation; intestinal disturbance; Autoinfection
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PSEUDOPHYLLIDEA
Genus and Species Diphylobothrium latum
Common Name Broad or Fish tapeworm
Etiologic Agent of: Diphylobothriasis Sparganosis
2nd
IH Freshwater fish Man
Infective Stage to 2nd
IH
Plerocercus larva Plerocercus larva
Definitive Host MAN
Infective Stage to DH Plerocercoid/ Sparganum
POE MOUTH
MOT Ingestion of Sparganum
HABITAT Small intestine Tissues, Organs
Pathogenic Stage ADULT LARVA
IMAGE
ADULT MATURE
Adult tapeworm SCOLEX- Spatulated with bothria
EGG IMAGE
Mechanism of
disease production
PERNICIOUS and MEGALOBLASTIC ANEMIA