Mohamed Abbas, a science teacher at Senioritis.io

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Parasitology

Parasites: The Importance of Host Nourishment for Survival.

can live off host, but usually needs host for nourishment periodic parasite The statement “can live off host, but usually needs host for nourishment” is generally true...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Parasitology

Role of Final Hosts in Completing a Parasite’s Life Cycle.

final host during last stage of development of parasite: the adult reproductive stage definitive host The final host refers to the organism that harbors the mature or...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Parasitology

Crucial Role of Intermediate Hosts in the Life Cycle of Parasites

any organism in which the parasite might live during the larval stage. the parasite may do no damage to the intermediate host while it carries parasite. intermediate...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Parasitology

Effective Methods for Capturing Burrowing Species: Live Traps, Foot Hold Snare Traps, and Hunting Dogs.

most common method at capturing the burrowing species skin scrapping One of the most common methods for capturing burrowing species is to use a live trap. This...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Parasitology

Hookworm: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

hook worm, lives in small intestine, hooks on intestinal wall with very sharp teeth, feeds by drinking the host blood. causes anemia and possible long time iron...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Parasitology

Whipworm Infection: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Prevention

whip worm, lives in large intestines and cecum, burrow into intestinal wall and feeds on blood, can cause diarrhea, anemia, mucus diarrhea, hemaorrhagic diarrhea trichuris vulpis (nematode)...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Infectious Disease

Uncovering the World of Microorganisms: Importance in Ecosystems and Human Health

Microorganisms Small organisms Microorganisms are microscopic organisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. They include bacteria, viruses, fungi, Archaea, protists, and some...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Infectious Disease

Nonpathogenic Microorganisms: Importance and Examples

Nonpathogens Microbes that do not produce disease •not harmful Nonpathogens are microorganisms that do not cause any harm or diseases to humans or animals. These microorganisms can...