INTRODUCTIONTOPARASITOLOGY-NorthDakota.pptVIP

Introduction to Parasitology Parasites that infect humans have various classifications, characteristics, and life cycles Introduction to Parasitology Protozoans are microscopic one-celled organisms that are categorized according to their method of movements Ciliates – the only parasitic ciliate that causes disease in humans in Balantidium coli Flagellates – three of the most common and medically significant include Giardia lamblia, Trypanosome sp. and Trichomonas vaginalis Introduction to Parasitology Amoeba –include the pathogenic amoeba Entamoeba and Endolimax which cause dysentery in human