The Schistosomiasis Parasite in Contaminated Water Ever wonder what kind of parasites are in your water, or how they can enter in to your body to make you very sick? Well it is most definite that no on want to get sick. The information found in this paper was collected over the past month, either by going to the library or by accessing information off the Internet at home, almost every night. The point that will be given to you is a little in information about the infectious disease called
I will be comparing to schistosomiasis are Chagas and Japanese Encephalitis. Even though these diseases are all vector borne it does not mean that there are not their individual differences. Amongst all three of these diseases the aspects that can be compared are transmission and vector, people most at risk and symptoms produced by each. The main thing in common with these three diseases is also the main difference right off the back besides their names. For schistosomiasis, its vector is the fresh
Chapter 6 of Diseases and Human Evolution discussed schistosomes, or parasitic worms. I didn’t know snails were a vector of these types of parasites. The most important evolutionary mechanism that stood out to me was that Schistosomiasis haematobium mostly infects children. Because high levels of the eggs become displaced, the parasite continues to cause havoc in the body, causing the bladder to be unable to contract and expand, and can ultimately cause bladder cancer. This is the evolutionary mechanism
I. Introduction A. Attention Step: Can you imagine living each day with little to no water. Not even enough water for a toilet or a shower. While reading my textbook for my nutrition class, I came across this horrific picture that disturbed me to the core. It prompted me to want to know more about what this all means. (PICTURE) B. Establish Credibility: According to the CDC, it is estimated that 801,000 children under the age of 5, around the globe, die
water forms are some of the remarkable features of the archipelago. However, behind this beauty, there has been a terrible and alarming dilemma that has been encumbering the Filipinos and the government- a parasitic disease that can kill humans, Schistosomiasis. The number of people being infected with this disease is very alarming. This disease, also known as bilharzia or “snail fever”, currently infects 200 million people worldwide and results in approximately 25 million-disability adjusted life years’
Parasite (s) Introduction: A parasite is an organism which lives on/in a host organism and gets its food and makes its living at the host’s expense. Parasites can cause disease in humans and animals. Some parasitic diseases are easily treated while treating others is not that easy. In regard to the size, parasites range from one-celled microscopic organisms (protozoa) to quite large organisms which could be seen by naked eye (worms). Mode of infection: The infection with parasitic diseases varies
such as Zika, Ebola, SARS, Elizabethkingia, the ever present threat of an influenza pandemic, high risk behaviors such as substance abuse – spiraling heroin abuse of recent and Neglected Tropical Diseases (Lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis, soil-transmitted helminths and trachoma.) that caused health and life expectancy loss with consequential reduced ability to
Brazil was a colony owned by Pedro Alvares Cabral and Portuguese in the 1500s up until 1892 when they gain their independence. It is filled with many natural resources, such as iron ore, gold, oil, coffee, peanuts and timber. Brazil is identified with diversity and culture. The Brazilian people are classified as mestizos, descendants of Portuguese sailors and Native American and mulattoes, which are descendants of Portuguese and African slaves. The nation is also known for its beautiful tourist cities
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Poverty and health infections are inextricably related. The term “diseases of poverty” is used to describe disabilities or diseases that are more prevalent in poor countries than their developed counterparts. It is estimated that 50, 00 people, of which 30,000 are children, die due to poverty-related diseases each day in underdeveloped countries (Stevens, 2008). This is exclusive of other millions of people who die from unpreventable diseases in these countries. Nearly three-quarters of people living
Indiviudals and organizations should be responsible to a large extent as the earth is our only planet and a majority of scientists argue that there is a growing correlation in the past 100 years climate change has sped up due to human activity and we should be ethically and morally responsible for the earth as more often than not those who are most vulnerable to the consequences of climate change are not the people or organizations who contribute to climate change but rather innocent children and
PARASITOLOGY ASSIGNMENT: DISCUSS THE PUBLIC HEALTH CHALLENGES POSED BY SOIL-TRANSMITTED HELMINTHS INFECTIONS IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD AND MORE SO IN AFRICA AND STATE HOW THE INFECTIONS COULD BE EFFECTIVELY CONTROLLED. INTRODUCTION Globally, up to two billion people are estimated to be infected with one or more of the soil-transmitted helminthes (STH) that include roundworms (Ascaris lumbricoides), whipworms (Trichuris trichuria) and hookworms (Ancylostoma duodenal and Necator americanus). The worms
INTRODUCTION In Malaysia, rivers have been used as a source of water and various development needs. There is no denying that water is a very significant natural resources. Irrigation, industrial and domestic needs consume water while other development such as recreation, hydroelectric power generation, and transportation rely on the quality and availability of water (Talib, Ariffin, & Baharom, n.d.). However it seems that humans have not realized how significant it is. Deprivation of their quality
Internal control systems (ICS) play key role in streamlining the operations of organizations. It helps organizations meet their visions, missions, and strategic objectives and conform to industry standards. These controls are put in place to provide reasonable assurance about the achievement of the entity’s objectives with regard to reliability of financial reporting; effectiveness and efficiency of operations and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Internal control is therefore designed
The Three Gorges Hydroelectric Dam was envisioned as China’s new symbol of power in a world that is driven by the latest innovations. However, today it is viewed around the world as a catastrophic environmental disaster that became a reality through corruption, improper planning, and complete disregard to pleas of warning. The dam was China’s answer to control annual flooding, a problem that in 1998 displaced 300 million Chinese who lived on the banks of the Yangtze River. It was also China’s tactic
Venezuela is a dangerous country, and its capital, Caracas is an extremely dangerous city. Venezuela is a deadlier place then Iraq, with about four times the number of deaths from violence in Venezuela then in Iraq. In 2008 the homicide rate for Venezuela was 48 for every 100,000 people. In the United States the rate was 5.6 per 100,000 (Llana, 2008). A 2010 report puts the murder rate at 75 per 100,000 (Shooting gallery, 2010). Caracas has become the deadliest city in the world, with approximately
Although parasitology had its origins in the zoologic sciences, the more précising term "Medical parasitology" would refer to the study of a group of pathogens classified as eukaryotes, under the Knigdom of animalia, that cause a wide range of diseases in the human beings. Human parasites can be generally divided into three broad categories; parasitic protozoa, parasitic helminths (worms), and arthropods that either cause a disease directly or act as vectors or vehicles for transmission of various
As members of the squash family (sometimes referred to as “winter squash”), pumpkins (Cucurbita pepo) are thought to have originated in North America. The oldest evidence of pumpkin seeds, found in Mexico, dated from 7000–5500 BCE. Pumpkins are not actually a vegetable but are more accurately a type of botanical berry or pepo. The word “pumpkin” derives from the Greek pepon, which translates to “large melon”. The giant pumpkins (Cucurbita maxima) grown in South America can exceed one tonne in weight
would have to stop most ecosystem services from being degraded. Most problems arise from undernutrition and disease. Some sickness comes from people drinking unsanitary water. The other ailments are strongly influenced by ecosystem like malaria, schistosomiasis, and lymphatic filariasis. The goals are attainable, but these involve serious changes in policies, institutions, and practices that aren’t currently under
Courage is defined by the dictionary as the ability to do something that frightens one or the strength in the face of pain and grief. There is not a standard definition for courage, as we can all have different opinions about what courage. As Jeff Wise wrote on his article “Nine Secrets of Courage From 'Extreme Fear”, “Courage: it's not just for heroes. Fear is an emotion we all deal with, and how we handle it determines what kind of life we'll lead -- whether shackled by anxiety and dread, or empowered