PARASITE LIFE CYCLES.ZIP

The Intriguing Role of Birds and Mammals in Parasite Life Cycles   created at May 11, 2009   190   Birds and mammals play crucial,often essential,roles as intermediate or definitive hosts in the complex life cycles of numerous parasites.Many parasites require specific bird or mammal species for their larval stages (intermediate host),where they undergo ...

Demystifying Pinworms - A Common Nuisance in Childhood   created at May 13, 2009   134   Pinworms,scientifically known as Enterobius vermicularis,are tiny,white intestinal worms that measure about a quarter of an inch in length.Identifiable by their appearance,akin to dental floss,these worms are often observed around the anus and in stool.Whi...