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
What are hookworms? Hookworm is a common, chronic, parasitic infection due to the invasion of the worms Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale in human beings. Human beings are the main vectors of N. americanus and A. duodenale. Indeed, around 20% of the world’s population carries hookworms and suffers a huge volume of daily blood loss. … Read more