What are the characteristic of protozoa? Which of the following flatworms are most likely to be found as parasites in humans? A) Turbellarians and tapeworms B) Turbellarians and flukes C) Flukes and tapeworms D) Tapeworms only What type of skeleton does the worm possess? Explain both the...
Infestation in humans comes from ingesting dwarf tapeworm eggs. Transmission fromperson to personoccurs via the fecal-oral route. As with other parasites, the major risk factors are poor sanitation and shared living quarters. Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss and weakness. Another...
Endoparasites: Endoparasites are parasites that live inside their host's body. They can reside in the intestines, blood vessels, liver, and other organs. This category is the opposite of ectoparasites that live on the surface of the host's body. ...
Pathogens are responsible for a variety of diseases in plants, animals, and humans. The rust fungus is a pathogen affecting many plant species. 8 Parasite A parasite can be endoparasitic (inside) or ectoparasitic (outside) based on its location on the host. Fleas are ectoparasites, while ce...
How is worm infestation in humans diagnosed? Worm infestation can be diagnosed through studying clinical history, symptoms, and special tests, such as: Fecal test/stooltest:Examination of stool samples to find parasites. Colonoscopy:This can be helpful when stool samples do not show evidence of pa...
Colon parasites are organisms that live in the large intestine, where they typically cause symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and...
Most puppy parasites (such as intestinal worms, or fleas) are unlikely to do any real harm to your puppy in the short-term. But it's essential to treat them quickly so that they don't turn into a serious threat to little Fido's health. ...
Ticks are parasites that feed on the blood of humans and animals. They can spread disease when they bite. What ticks carry Lyme disease? Blacklegged ticks carry the bacteria that cause Lyme disease. These ticks live in the northeastern, mid-Atlantic, and north-central U.S. ...
Intestinal parasites can cause unhealthy weight loss, and sometimes people who are unaware of this think that it is a good weight loss plan. The truth is, intestinal parasites are difficult to deal with, and may feed off of their hosts for a long time. This is not symbiosis, or mutually...
IgD(immunoglobulin D): found in cells in tissues in the chest and belly; function as receptors; least understood of the immunoglobulins IgE(immunoglobulin E): found in lung, skin, and mucous membranes; help expel parasites in the intestines and are involved in allergic reactions ...