SARCOMASTIGOPHORIA | APICOMPLEXIA | CILIPHORIA | Class | Class: LOBOZEA (amoeba)Species: ENTAMOEBA HISTOLITICA: * Only pathogenic parasite of this class * in large intestine * morphology: 1.trophozoite ; 2. Quadrinucleate cyst - 15 micrometers (smaller than 10 is ‘non-pathogenic’)‚ found in colon and feces‚ 4 nuclei * Life cycle: > parasite in caecum > mature cyst is swallowed > cyst hatches in intestine and quadrinucleated amoeba come out > divide into 8 trophozoites
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1. Distinguish between viruses‚ bacteria‚ rickettsia‚ fungi‚ parasites‚ and prions. 2. Viruses: RNA or DNA‚ obligate intracellular parasites. Seek “permissive cells to infect. Some strains have shown periodic changes by have mutations and forming new strands; Require a tissue culture in order to grow; Consist of RNA or DNA in a protective glycoprotein coat; Influenza – Dengue Fever – carried by mosquitos St. Louis encephalitis virus – carried by mosquitos HIV Hepatitis – Makes skin a yellow
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All Ages “What is the most resilient parasite? Bacteria? A virus? An intestinal worm? An idea. Resilient...highly contagious. Once an idea has taken hold of the brain it’s almost impossible to eradicate. An idea that is fully formed – fully understood – that sticks right in there; somewhere.” This is a line I heard from the movie Inception and might I say it is really mind boggling. Our mind or our brain or what we could call a nest of parasites is somewhat like a playground‚ a playground
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or treatment. It also provides information the reasons behind acquiring ascariasis. Ascaris is a soil-transmitted helminth‚ which means that the soil plays a major role in the development and transmission of the parasite. It causes varying degree of pathology: 1.) intestinal irritation to the adult and 2.) other complications due to extraintestinal migration. Soil-transmitted helminth infections like ascariasis are diseases of poverty. They contribute to impairment of cognitive performances
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production with a resultant economic impact. Despite this pevelance of parasitic infections‚ the research o the Anthelmintic drug is sparse. According to the WHO‚ only a few drugs are used in the treatment of helminthes‚ treatment of these parasite infections. In view of this‚ attempts have been made to studt the anthelmintic activity of traditional medicinal plants. For our studies‚ we used Kulitis (Amaranthus viridis) that belong to the Amaranthaceae family and are traditionally
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Ancient Egyptians were said to be highly advanced society. Through their belief of preserving the body for the afterlife (mummification) they became masters of the human body‚ health‚ and healing (Bailey‚ 2002). Their findings have shaped what is commonly known today about the human anatomy. There was little separating mainstream practice and alternative medicine in ancient times: However‚ such is not true today in Egypt. Their healthcare system today is similar to that of the United States. The
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The noble experiment! Henry D. Thoreau believed the only necessities of life were food‚ clothing‚ shelter‚ and fuel (Thoreau‚ 11.)[i] Although he conducted his great experiment to prove this theory in 1845‚ could we survive today on Thoreau’s base necessities and would we be happier if we did? In his book Walden‚ Thoreau describes life in a home that he built himself at Walden Pond‚ where he remained for two years and two months‚ away from the luxuries of civilization. Thoreau hoped to prove
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the help of pepsin. This nutrient-rich food concentrate moves into the small intestine where the acid gets neutralized and the pancreas reintroduces digestive enzymes to the process. Once digestion is completed the nutrients are passed through the intestinal wall and into the bloodstream. For most of us the food entering our stomach is severely enzyme deficient because of processing and cooking. Any food that sustains heat of approximately 118 to 129 degrees fahrenheit destroys the enzymes. The food
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their digestive health and intestinal health. These Bacteria have been found and use for thousands of years. It is found in a rich sugar environment and dairy products such as yogurt. They are types of bacteria that ingest sugar to replicate. Acidophilus is a very common beneficial bacteria. This group of bacteria consist Lactobacillus acidophilus‚ L.casei‚ L‚bulgaricus and more. Taking Acidophilus on a regular basis can help prevent cancer‚ weight loss‚ parasites and reduce the occurrence of
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SCI250 Week 6 Chapter 23 Cardiovascular System Quiz Section: Multiple Choice 1. The normal microflora of the heart includes species of ________ Gram-positive bacteria. Gram-negative bacteria. fungi. viruses. None of the above 2. Which of the following is least likely to cause Septicemia leading to endotoxin-induced shock? Staphylococcus aureus Pseudomonas aeruginosa Klebsiella Proteus Serratia 3. Rheumatic fever caused by Streptococcus pyogenes most likely results from ________
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