6 human parasites with unique features in the world of medical parasitology (clinical research oriented)

Ascaris lumbricoides is the largest nematode parasitizing the human intestine. It measures 15-30cm in length and 3-4mm in diameter.

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Balantidium Coli is the largest protozoal parasite inhabiting the large intestine of man . It measures up to 60×45micro meter or more. It is the only pathogenic ciliate.

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Diphyllobothrium latum is the longest tapeworm found in man. It measures up to 10 metres or more in length with as many as 3000 or more proglottids . the common name is fish tapeworm.

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Hymenolepis Nana is the smallest tapeworm infecting humans . it is also known as dwarf tapeworm. The adult tapeworm is small reaching only 4-5cm in length and 1mm in diameter.

Author : thomas spencerwikimedia commonslicebsedFasciola gigantica is the largest of the human liver and lung flukes . it measures up to 75mm in length and 12mm in width

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Fasciola buski is the largest trematode parasitising man. It measure 20-75mm in length, 8-20mm in breadth, and 0.5-3mm in thickness.
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