Ascariasis Ascariasis can be an infection in the small intestines or the lungs. It is caused by consuming eggs of Ascaris Lumbricoides, a species of round worms. It isn’t common in the US, but occurs more frequently in areas with poor sanitation habits. Facts about Ascariasis: Formal binomial name of microbe: Ascaris Lumbricoides Gram stain …
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Wooden Tongue
Wooden Tongue Wooden tongue is commonly found in the head of cattle and sheep. It is a disease of the soft tissues of the mouth, mostly in adult cattle and sheep. Wooden tongue infects the host through an open wound or a minor trauma the host may have gone through. Fact Table on Wooden Tongue: …
Pork Tapeworm
Pork Tapeworm Pork tapeworm is an intestinal infection with adult tapeworms. Humans get this infection from eating undercooked meat or not washing their hands properly while preparing pork. Pork tapeworm can cause mild gastrointestinal issues or cause contractions of the smooth muscle in your intestinal tract, called Gastrointestinal Motility. Fact Table: Formal binomial name of …