Tapeworms Infections

What are Tapeworms Infections?

Tapeworm infections are caused by ingesting food or water contaminated with tapeworm eggs or larvae. Tapeworms Infections include: CysticercosisHydatid Disease
Trichinosis Infection

What is Trichinosis Infection?

Trichinosis Infection is a food-borne disease caused by a microscopic parasite called Trichinella. What is the Pathology of Trichinosis Infection? The pathology of trichinosis infection is: -Etiology: The cause of trichinosis infection is the larvae of the Trichinella roundworm. -Genes…
Strongyloides Infection

What is Strongyloides Infection?

Strongyloides Infection is a human pathogenic parasitic roundworm causing the disease strongyloidiasis. What is the Pathology of Strongyloides Infection? The pathology of strongyloides infection is: -Etiology: The cause of strongyloides infection is a parasite. -Genes involved: Not applicable.  -Pathogenesis: The…
Schistosomiasis Infection

What is Schistosomiasis Infection?

Schistosomiasis Infection also known as bilharzia, is a disease caused by parasitic worms. What is the Pathology of Schistosomiasis Infection? The pathology of schistosomiasis infection is: -Etiology: The cause of schistosomiasis infection is parasitic worms. -Genes involved: Not applicable.  -Pathogenesis:…
Onchocerca volvulus

What is Onchocerciasis Infection?

Onchocerciasis Infection is an infection caused by the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus, spread by the bite of an infected Simulium blackfly. What is the Pathology of Onchocerciasis Infection? The pathology of onchocerciasis infection is: -Etiology: The cause of onchocerciasis infection…
Lymphatic Filariasis Infection

What is Lymphatic Filariasis Infection?

Lymphatic filariasis infection is a neglected tropical disease NTD, is a parasitic disease caused by microscopic, thread-like worms. What is the Pathology of Lymphatic Filariasis Infection? The pathology of lymphatic filariasis infection is: -Etiology: The cause of lymphatic filariasis infection…
Metazoal Parasitic Infections

What are Metazoal Parasitic Infections?

Metazoal Parasitic Infections are caused by parasitic flatworms, tapeworms, trematodes, roundworms, acanthocephalans, crustaceans. Metazoal parasitic infections include:  Lymphatic filariasis infection Onchocerciasis infection Schistosomiasis infection Strongyloides infection Trichinosis infection Tapeworms infection
Malaria Infection

What is Malaria Infection?

Malaria Infection is a serious and sometimes fatal disease caused by a parasite that commonly infects a certain type of mosquito which feeds on humans. What is the Pathology of Malaria Infection? The pathology of malaria infection is: -Etiology: The…
Leishmaniasis Infection

What is Leishmaniasis Infection?

Leishmaniasis Infection is a parasitic disease caused by infection with Leishmania parasites, which are spread by the bite of phlebotomine sand flies. What is the Pathology of Leishmaniasis Infection? The pathology of leishmaniasis infection is: -Etiology: The cause of leishmaniasis…
Chagas Disease Infection

What is Chagas Disease Infection?

Chagas disease infection, also known as American trypanosomiasis, is a tropical parasitic disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi. What is the Pathology of Chagas Disease Infection? The pathology of chagas disease infection is: -Etiology: The cause of chagas disease infection is…