Constipation, though a silent but major problem for many is one of the least topics that any would like to talk about. You might know it’s painful and frustrating to have this problem. Though it commonly affects the elder ones, women, and children at some time or other, almost everyone gets constipation during his/her life. … Read more
The prevalence of parasites We briefly discussed the human parasites viz., hookworm, pinworm, roundworm, tapeworm, and whipworm. We saw their life cycle, their entry points into the human body, and how to prevent them from getting infected, etc. The world is full of parasites. Hence there are chances of acquiring them howsoever clean you are. … Read more
What are whipworms? The human whipworm is a parasitic nematode that causes Trichuriasis. Particularly, it’s an infection of the human cecum, appendix, colon, and rectum, most commonly known as whipworm disease. As the name suggests, the whipworms resemble a whip. Indeed, the female whipworm is 50 mm long with a slender anterior end and a … Read more
What are tapeworms? Tapeworms are long, flat, ribbon-shaped, intestinal worms found in the intestines of vertebrates. The term tapeworm is commonly restricted to members of the class Cestoidea. The tapeworms (cestodes) Taenia saginata (beef tapeworm) and Taenia solium (pork tapeworm) are of significance to human beings as taeniasis occurs when human beings eat raw or … Read more
What are roundworms? Roundworms are invertebrates with long, round bodies that vary in size from six to thirteen inches. Some females become as thick as a pencil. Infestations are most often found in warmer tropical climates and occur most often because of human carelessness in personal hygiene. The eggs live in the soil, animal feces, … Read more
What are pinworms? Pinworm is a common intestinal parasitic infestation that affects children. Subsequently, parents get infested by transmission through their children. Pinworms are small, about 1/4 to 1/2 inches long, round, white-colored nematodes. They live generally in the cecum, appendix, ascending colon, and rectum in humans. In fact, pinworms are often confused as cotton … Read more