enthelmintha (Meaning)

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enthelmintha (n. pl.)

Alt. of Enthelminthes

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Enthelmintha are an extensive group of parasites, including cestodes, nematodes, trematodes, and acanthocephalans.
The term Enthelmintha derives from Greek, where "helminth" means "intestinal worm," and "en" means "in."
Enthelmintha parasites can cause various diseases in humans and animals, such as hookworm, tapeworm, and roundworm infections.
Diagnosis of Enthelmintha infections commonly involves stool examination or blood tests.
Preventing Enthelmintha infections involves proper sanitation, avoiding contaminated food and water, and using personal protective equipment when handling potentially infested animals.
Treatment for Enthelmintha infections usually involves administering anthelmintics, which are drugs specifically designed to kill or expel parasitic worms.
Enthelmintha parasites can have significant economic impacts on agriculture, as they can cause reduced livestock productivity and crop damage.
Studying Enthelmintha is crucial for understanding their lifecycle, transmission dynamics, and the development of effective control strategies.
Enthelmintha can exhibit complex adaptations, such as mimicry and immune evasion, to survive and thrive in their hosts.
Research into Enthelmintha can contribute to the development of new drugs and vaccines for preventing and treating parasitic worm infections.

Alt. of Enthelminthes

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Enthelmintha are an extensive group of parasites, including cestodes, nematodes, trematodes, and acanthocephalans.

The term Enthelmintha derives from Greek, where "helminth" means "intestinal worm," and "en" means "in."

Enthelmintha parasites can cause various diseases in humans and animals, such as hookworm, tapeworm, and roundworm infections.

Diagnosis of Enthelmintha infections commonly involves stool examination or blood tests.