Microbiology

General characteristics: 1.The class trematoda falls into two main subclasses, the Monogenea, which have a direct life cycle, and the Digenea, which require an intermediate host, are of medical significance 2. The adult digenetic trematodes, commonly called `flukes', occur primarily in the bile ducts, alimentary tract and vascular system. 3. Most flukes are flattened dorsoventrally, have a blind alimentary tract, suckers for attachment 4.Depending on the predilection site, the...

TAENIASIS Taenia saginata (beef tapeworm) • In adult stage, T. saginata inhabits the upper jejunum • it may survive for as long as 25 years • It causes intestinal infection, Taeniasis • It has worldwide distribution Scolex…… Taenia saginata….. Morphology • Adult worm measures 5-10 meters in length • The pyriform scolex has 4 suckers but no rostellum • The mature segments have irregularly alternate lateral genital pores • uterus made up of a median s...

INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL PARASITOLOGY The course is designed to enable learners to apply the concepts and principles of medical parasitology to Course Purpose provide nursing care to patients/clients. Describe classification, characteristics, the life cycle and pathology of parasites of medical importance. Carry out and interpret procedures for identification Learning Outcomes By the end of the course the learner will be able to: 1. 2. of parasites. 1. Apply parasitological concepts ...

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