Helminthic Infections Cestodes NEMATODES (Round Worms) Cestodes NEMATODES (Round Worms) Nematodes are elongated and symmetrical round worms. They are classified as intestinal or tissue nematodes. Helminthic Infections Tissue Nematodes TRICHINELLOSIS It develops after ingestion of meat containing cysts of Trichinella, like pork or other meat. Infections are usually mild and asymptomatic. Heavy...
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TRICHURIS TRICHURA (WHIP WORM) ,ENTEROBIUS VERMICULARIS (PIN WORM OR THREAD WORM) Diagnosis and Treatment TRICHURIS TRICHURA (WHIP WORM) It is found worldwide. Two of the most common nematode infections worldwide are pinworm, which is caused by Enterobius vermicularis, and whipworm, which is caused by Trichuris trichiura Trichuris Trichura Whip Worm...
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CESTODES (Tape Worms) TAENIA SAGINATA ,TAENIA SOLIUM ,Neurologic manifestations of cysticercii (neurocysticercosis) Tapeworms, or cestodes, are hermaphroditic flatworm parasites, which can live as parasitic adults in the human gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Cysticercosis is caused by the larval stage (metacestode) of the pork tapeworm Taenia solium. A genus of tapeworms,...
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ECHINOCOCCOSIS OR HYDATID DISEASE Infection in humans is caused by larva of Echinococcus granulosus. The definitive hosts are dogs. ECHINOCOCCOSIS OR HYDATID DISEASE Infection in humans Eggs’are passed in the faeces of dogs. Cysts develop in man after ingestion of eggs. HYDATID DISEASE Infection in humans is caused by larva of Echinococcus...
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Rickettsial Diseases ,ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER ,MEDITERRANEAN SPOTTED FEVER A genus of bacteria of the family Rickettsiaceae, order Rickettsiales. Their vectors are arthropods such as fleas, ticks, mites, and lice. They are obligate intracellular parasites (must be in living cells to reproduce) and are the causative agents of many diseases. ROCKY...
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Viruses General Introduction To VIRAL DISEASES Diagnosis Causative Agents Viruses General Introduction To VIRAL DISEASES Diagnosis Viruses Definition Viruses are obligate intracellular parasites which consist of a nucleic acid surrounded by one or more proteins. They can be active, metabolize and replicate only inside a living cell. Viruses Definition...
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Dengue Classical dengue fever Dengue haemorrhagic fever Diagnosis Signs and symptoms Treatment Dengue fever Dengue haemorrhagic fever Diagnosis Signs and symptoms Treatment Dengue viruses are arboviruses which infect humans and cause disease. Dengue viruses are arboviruses which infect humans and cause disease Dengue infection may be...
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Influenza, SARS and Whooping Cough Signs and Symptoms with Diagnosis and Treatment An acute contagious respiratory infection marked by headache, prostration, fevers, muscle aches, cough, and sore throat. The disease usually strikes during the winter. influenza virus A, Band C INFLUENZA It is caused by influenza virus A, Band C. INFLUENZA Characterized by...
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AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Transmission of HIV Clinical features and Course of HIV infection AIDS is an advanced stage of HIV infection with symptoms and opportunistic infections, with the CD4 cell count below 200 cells / IJL. Most AIDS patients are typical progressors and have a median survival time of 10...
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Measles, Mumps Causative agents Diagnosis Clinical Signs and Symptoms With Treatment Measles Causative Virus Diagnosis Clinical Signs and Symptoms MEASLES Caused by myxoviruses – rubeola. Rubeola means red spots Characterized by : · Fever · URTI – coryza, cough · Typical rash Measles can cause high morbidity and mortality....
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