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Wuchereria bancrofti – Morphology, Life Cycle, Epidemiology, Pathogenicity, Diagnosis, Prophylaxis and Treatment

By BNO Team Last Updated October 1, 2024 6 revisions 28 min readby BNO Team

Lymphatic filariasis Wuchereria bancrofti

Lymphatic filariasis is a parasitic disease caused by three microscopic, thread-like worms, called Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi and Brugia timori. These worms infect the lymphatic system and cause Lymphatic filariasis. The adult worm can be found in the human lymph system, this system helps to maintain the body’s fluid balance and fights against infections.

Rhizopus stolonifer – Life Cycle, Habitat, Nutrition, Disease, Importance.

By BNO Team Published on April 13, 2024 25 min readby BNO Team

Rhizopus stolonifer: Life Cycle, Habitat, Nutrition, Disease, Importance.

Rhizopus stolonifer is responsible for ripe fruits, such as strawberries, melon, and peach, mainly those contain wounds and higher sugar content. During germination, it produces esterases, including cutinase which enable the penetration of fungus into the plant cell wall.

Saccharomyces Life cycle, Morphology, Economic Importance.

By BNO Team Published on April 13, 2024 12 min readby BNO Team

Saccharomyces cerevisiae Life cycle, Morphology, Economic Importance.

Yeast or Saccharomyces cerevisiae is a eukaryotic, unicellular microorganism and a member of the fungus kingdom. These are the unicellular microorganism which is evolved from multicellular ancestors.

Fascioliasis: Causative agent, Life cycle, Symptoms, Treatment.

By BNO Team Published on April 8, 2024 8 min readby BNO Team

Fascioliasis: Causative agent, Life cycle, Symptoms, Treatment.

Fascioliasis is an infectious disease caused by Fasciola parasites, which are flatworms referred to as liver flukes. The adult (mature) flukes are found in the bile ducts and liver of infected people and animals, such as sheep and cattle. In general, fascioliasis is more common in livestock and other animals than in people.

Schistosomiasis – Life cycle, Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention.

By BNO Team Published on April 8, 2024 7 min readby BNO Team

Schistosomiasis Life cycle, Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention.

Schistosomiasis also termed snail fever or bilharzia is a disease caused by parasitic flatworms called schistosomes. Infection with Schistosoma mansoni, S. haematobium, and S. japonicum causes illness in humans; less commonly, S. mekongi and S. intercalatum can cause disease.

Plasmodium – Definition, Life Cycle, Characteristics, Morphology, Diagram

By BNO Team Published on April 8, 2024 23 min readby BNO Team

Plasmodium is also known as the malaria parasite and is the genus of intracellular parasitic protozoa. They are digenetic parasites because Plasmodium are obligate parasites of insects (such as mosquitoes) and vertebrates.