Tapeworm-Introduction, Morphology, Life Cycle, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Tapeworm-Introduction, Morphology, Life Cycle, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Tapeworms, scientifically known as cestodes, are a type of parasitic flatworm that belong to the class Cestoda. These parasites are characterized by their long, ribbon-like bodies, which are made up of multiple segments called proglottids. Tapeworms are well adapted to a parasitic lifestyle, often …

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Trichuris trichiura-Introduction, Morphology, Life Cycle, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Egg of Trichuris trichura or Whipworm

Introduction Trichuris trichiura, commonly known as the whipworm, is a parasitic nematode (roundworm) that infects the human gastrointestinal tract, primarily the cecum and colon. This parasite is one of the major soil-transmitted helminths (STH) that affect humans worldwide. Here is an introduction to Trichuris trichiura: …

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