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Trichuris trichiura: Morphology, life cycle, pathogeneisis, mode of transmission, diseases, diagnosis and treatment

Trichuris trichiura: Morphology, life cycle, pathogeneisis, mode of transmission, diseases, diagnosis and treatment

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What is Trichuris trichiura? Trichuris trichiura, commonly known as the whipworm, is a parasitic roundworm that infects the human intestines. Trichuris trichiura is widespread parasite, affecting millions of people worldwide, particularly in areas with poor sanitation and hygiene. Understanding the life cycle, morphology, pathogenesis, transmission, diseases, diagnosis, and treatment of this parasite is crucial for […]

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Enterobius vermicularis- Morphology, Life cycle, transmission, pathogenesis, disease and treatment

Enterobius vermicularis- Morphology, Life cycle, transmission, pathogenesis, disease and treatment

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Enterobius vermicularis Enterobius vermicularis, commonly known as the pinworm or threadworm, is a parasitic roundworm that infects the human gastrointestinal tract. While often viewed as a nuisance, pinworm infections can cause discomfort and, in rare cases, more serious complications. This guide will delve into the fascinating world of this tiny parasite, exploring its morphology, life

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CAMP test Principle, Requirements, Procedure and Result interpretation

CAMP test: Principle, Requirements, Procedure and Result interpretation

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CAMP test The CAMP (Christie, Atkins, Munch-Petersen) test is a microbiological procedure used to differentiate between two closely related bacterial species: Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Streptococcus) and Streptococcus dysgalactiae. Both species are commonly found in the human gut, and S. agalactiae can be a significant pathogen, particularly for newborns and pregnant women. Understanding the Principle The CAMP test hinges on

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Precipitation tests and types

Precipitation tests and types

Biochemistry /

What do you mean by Precipitation reactions? Precipitation reactions are a fundamental concept in chemistry that involve the formation of a solid precipitate when two solutions containing soluble ionic compounds are mixed. These reactions are characterized by the formation of an insoluble compound, which settles out of the solution as a visible solid. This process

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Mumps virus mode of transmission, pathogenesis, clinical disease and immunization

Mumps virus: mode of transmission, pathogenesis, clinical disease and immunization

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Mumps Virus Mumps, also known as epidemic parotitis, is a contagious viral disease caused by the mumps virus, a member of the paramyxovirus family. Characterized by swelling of the salivary glands, particularly the parotid glands, mumps can cause a variety of complications, including meningitis, encephalitis, and hearing loss. Understanding its transmission, pathogenesis, clinical features, and

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Cytomegalovirus (CMV)-Replication, Transmission, Pathogenesis, Diseases, diagnosis and treatment

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What is Cytomegalovirus? Cytomegalovirus (CMV), a ubiquitous human herpesvirus, belongs to the Betaherpesvirinae subfamily. Its name, derived from the characteristic “cytomegaly” (enlargement of cells) observed in infected tissues, hints at its complex and often insidious nature. CMV infection is widespread, with estimates suggesting over 60% of adults globally harboring the virus. While typically asymptomatic in healthy individuals,

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Difference between Ancyclostoma duodenale and Necator americanus

Difference between Ancyclostoma duodenale and Necator americanus

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Ancyclostoma Ancuclostoma is a genus of parasitic hookworms that infect the intestines of mammals, including humans. The most common specifies affecting humans is Ancylostoma duodenale. Necator americanus Necator americanus is another species of hookworm that infects the intestines of humans. It is the most prevalent hookworm species worldwide. Ancyclostoma and Necator americanus Ancyclostoma and Necator

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Beta-thalassemia Causes, types, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Beta-thalassemia: Causes, types, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

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Beta-thalassemia Beta-thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder that affects the production of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. This disorder arises from mutations in the beta-globin gene, one of the two genes that make up hemoglobin. Causes and Inheritance It is inherited, meaning it is passed down

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Hepatitis B: replication, transmission, pathogenesis, disease, diagnosis and treatment

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What is Hepatitis B? Acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term) liver disease can be brought on by the viral illness H B. The HBV, which is contracted by coming into touch with infected blood or body fluids, is the cause of it. Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV).

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