Q: What are the mainsymptoms of the pulmonaryand of the intestinal phases ofthe ascaris infestation?
A: Ascariasis is a type of roundworm infection. These worms are parasites that use the human body as a…
Q: What are the signs andsymptoms of head liceinfestation?
A: Insects that feed on human blood are called blood-sucking bugs. They are generally parasitic and…
Q: I. Differentiate the following according to their general characteristics: a. Nematodes b. Cestodes…
A: Note: As per our guidelines, we can answer only one question here. Kindly post other 2 questions…
Q: What animal group has been most affected by chytrids?
A: Chytrids belong to the kingdom Fungi and are saprotrophs. The process of reproduction is carried out…
Q: What are some ways in which Wolbachia species canaffect insects?
A: The genus Wolbachia is a Gram-negative bacterium. It is an obligate parasite of arthropod species…
Q: Are Chytrids Killing the Frogs?
A: Chytrids are an example of zoosporic fungi belonging to the division Chytridiomycota. Chytrids are…
Q: Name the intestinal nematodes in which infestation begins withthe ingestion of helminth eggs.
A: Nematodes are the protostomes of the ecdysozoan branch. The group Nematoda includes roundworms,…
Q: How do people become infected with pinworms and How do they acquire an Ascaris infection?
A: Pinworms are worms that inhabit the human rectum and colon, these are small and are shaped like a…
Q: What is the immune response to Malaria and some other disease that is a parasite? How does it evade…
A: During Plasmodium infection, an innate immune response is generated as the first line of defence,…
Q: How does self infection bytapeworms occur?
A: Tapeworms are parasites that live in intestine of infected person. It has a tape like shape hence…
Q: What are the differences between the life cycle of Symbion Pandora and Plasmodium (commonly known as…
A: Symbian Pandora and Plasmodium species,both can cause malaria, hence known as malarial parasites.
Q: What is the difference between male and female marchantia
A: Marchantia is a thalloid liverwort. It is usually seen as large colonies on damp surfaces. They are…
Q: What is the genus of the causative agent of malaria? In what group does it belong?
A: Malaria is an infectious disease that affects both human and animals. It is generally transmitted by…
Q: How are parasitic infections usually diagnosed?
A: Parasitic infections persists worldwide but often associated with tropical areas and temperate…
Q: Why are termites essential members of communities in nature? How do they alter habitats?
A: Termites are eusocial insects, which are believed to have evolved from cockroaches. They are also…
Q: What are the main human diseases caused by roundworms?
A: The roundworms are the parasites that usually live in the intestine. It is contagious through…
Q: How does the schistosomiasis parasite cause bladder cancer
A: The Schistosomiasis parasite (Schistosoma haematobium) which is usually present in water of middle…
Q: List the vectors associated with each of the common filarial worms.
A: Introduction: Filariasis is caused by the filarial worm, Wuchereria bancrofti. It causes a disease…
Q: Describe a parasitic infection in cestodes in which human serves as a definitive host, as an…
A: Cestodes are also called tapeworms. All cestodes have neck and scolex, may have mature, gravid, or…
Q: What general type of multicellular parasite is composed primarily ofthin sacs of reproductive…
A: The general type of multicellular parasite which is composed of primarily of thin sacs of…
Q: what is the only known coccidial parasite that does not have intermediate hosts?
A: An organism that harbors the parasites with nourishment and space (as shelter) is considered a host.…
Q: All of the following are examples of superficial mycoses EXCEPT, Select one: O a. Ringworm O b.…
A: Mycosis are infectious disease caused by fungi . Based on the location in the body , they are…
Q: Currently, the most common nematode infestation worldwide is a. hookworm c. tapeworm b. ascariasis…
A: Nematodes also called roundworms are small, slender parasitic or free living invertebrates(devoid of…
Q: List two diseases caused by insect bites.
A: Female aneopheles mosquito - Maleria
Q: What are the mostimportant worm infections?
A: Worms are basically characterized by the presence of a cylindrical body and the absence of limbs and…
Q: How is ornithosis transmitted?
A: The causative agent is Chlamydia psittaci. It is a Gram negative bacterium. It is a nonmotile,…
Q: What aspects of the transmission of scrapie or other spongiform encephalopathies act like genetic…
A: Scrapie is the archetype TSE (transmissible spongiform encephalopathy). It is a naturally arising…
Q: Which parasitic diseases could conceivably be spread bycontaminated blood and needles?
A: Micro-organisms are such small living organisms that are less than 0.1 mm, and can be seen only…
Q: Discuss the two routes (fecal-oral route and skin penetration) of parasitic nematode transmission in…
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Q: 1.Complete the table below GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SOME PARASITIC FLAT WORMS FLATWORMS BODY…
A: Flatworms are a collection of bilaterally symmetrical, acoelomate, soft-bodied invertebrate animals…
Q: How do Schistosoma japonicum differ from other trematodes
A: We have different worms residing inside our Body . Many of them are parasitic in nature .
Q: Construct a table providing the name of the infestation and thevector responsible for transmission…
A: A disease is a state of unhealthiness of the physical body, mind and social interaction. A disease…
Q: Identify the intermediate and definitive hosts in trematode infestation.
A: Trematodes belongs to Platyhelminthes, commonly called as flatworms. These are multicellular…
Q: What causes ringworm in humans?
A: Communicable diseases: - these diseases are caused by pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, fungi,…
Q: Which diseases are zoonoses? Name them and the major vector involved.
A: Vectors are living creatures capable of transmitting infectious illnesses from people to humans or…
Q: How does brood parasitism harm the hosts and benefit the parasite?
A: Brood parasitism refers to a phenomena where an organism of one species lays it eggs in nest of…
Q: How is head lice infesta-tion treated?
A: Head lice are small but dangerous. They are blood-suckers. They live in the hairs of the head. They…
Q: What is ascaris? What isthe disease caused by thisworm?
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Q: What is the clinicalmanifestation of the diseaseknown as daltonism?
A: Daltonism is a form of color blindness. It is a recessive sex-linked condition as the gene for the…
Q: I only need the row 3 which is "Taenia Solium".
A: Taenia solium is a intestinal parasite of human. The cysts of this parasite are often reside in…
Q: How the parasite transmit from mother to baby through birth canal?
A: Parasites are the microorganisms like -viruses, bacteria that invades the host body and causes…
Q: Identify typical signs and symptoms of arthropod-borne protist diseases
A: The disease is a disorder of the normal structure and function of living beings. It is basically…
Q: How can S. aureus cause food intoxication?
A: Staphylococcus aureus produces various types of toxins. Enterotoxins produced by Staphylococcus…
Q: Comment on the qualitative and quantitative diagnosis of hookworm. Why is it important the…
A: Qualitative methods is a screening methods and quantitative is a method which are used to evaluate…
Q: What are the humantissues affected by malaria?What are the main clinicalmanifestations of the…
A: Malaria has a number of effects on the body. Disease is caused by plasmodium parasites transmitted…
What are the more important worm infestations? What are their manifestations?
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