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Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Parasitology

Toxocara Cat Infection in Cats: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention Strategies

toxocara cati feline roundworm Toxocara cati is a species of parasitic roundworm or nematode that commonly infects cats worldwide. They are most commonly found in young kittens,...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Parasitology

Protect Yourself from Raccoon Roundworm Infection: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention Tips

baylisascaris procyonis raccoon roundworm Baylisascaris procyonis is a nematode worm found in the intestines of raccoons. It is commonly referred to as raccoon roundworm. The eggs of...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Parasitology

Toxocaris Leonina: A Lesser-Known but Still Dangerous Roundworm Infection in Dogs and Cats

toxocaris leonina roundworm Toxocara canis and Toxocara cati are the two most well-known species of roundworms that infect dogs and cats, respectively. However, another species, Toxocaris leonina,...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Parasitology

Bush Crickets: The Unique Morphology and Ecological Significance of Phylloptera Species

phylasoptera spp. stomach worm Phylloptera spp. is a genus of insects in the family Tettigoniidae, commonly known as bush crickets or katydids. They are found throughout the...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Parasitology

Parasitism: Types and Significance in Ecological Relationships

parasitism association that exists between 2 organisms of different species where the parasite lives on a host and may cause harm Parasitism is a type of symbiotic...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Parasitology

Parasitiasis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options

parasitiasis parasite lives in/on host and is potentially pathogenic; host does not exhibit any outward clinical signs of disease Parasitiasis refers to a medical condition caused by...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Parasitology

Exploring Parasitosis: Symptoms, Transmission, Prevention, and Treatment

parasitosis parasite lives in/on host and is potentially pathogenic; host does exhibit outward clinical signs of disease Parasitosis is a medical condition in which an individual is...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Parasitology

Advantages and Limitations of Direct Life Cycle in Parasites

direct life cycle includes definitive host and 1+ intermediate host A direct life cycle is a type of life cycle that involves a single host species throughout...