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Sleeping sickness is also known as trypanosomiasis or African sleeping sickness. It's caused by a small parasite that leads to a serious infection in the brain and the meninges (the covering of the brain and spinal cord) and death if not treated. It is transmitted by the tsetse fly. They usually reproduce through binary fission (dividing into two). Now there is some evidence that they do reproduce sexually as well.
Reference: L. Peacock, V. Ferris, R. Sharma, J. Sunter, M. Bailey, M. Carrington, W. Gibson. Identification of the meiotic life cycle stage of Trypanosoma brucei in the tsetse fly. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2011; DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1019423108
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What is a disease caused by Trichinella?
Trichinosis is a disease caused by the parasite Trichinella spiralis. Symptoms can include abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, and muscle pain. In severe cases, it can lead to complications such as myocarditis or encephalitis.
How can the life cycle and therefore transmission of Trichinella be most easily interrupted?
The life cycle of Trichinella can be interrupted by preventing pigs from eating raw or undercooked meat containing Trichinella larvae. Ensuring proper cooking of pork and wild game meat can effectively kill the larvae, preventing transmission to humans. Additionally, proper hygiene practices when handling and preparing meat can help reduce the risk of transmission.
What is the infective stage of Trichinella spiralis and what disease does it cause?
The infective stage of Trichinella spiralis is the larvae found in undercooked meat, mainly pork. When consumed by humans, these larvae develop into adult worms in the intestines, causing trichinellosis, a disease characterized by symptoms such as muscle pain, fever, and gastrointestinal issues.
What is describe by binary fission?
the way prokaryotes reproduce
How do organism in each kingdom reproduce?
The organisms in the kingdom Fungi reproduce by spores, meaning they reproduce asexually. Some can, however (such as mushrooms) reproduce sexually by adapting to their environment.
What is the scientific name for trichinella worms?
Trichinella spiralis
What kingdom is trichinella spiralis?
Trichinella spiralis belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What is a trichenella?
First of all it is spelled trichinella. Trichinella is the genus of parasitic roundworms of the phylum Nematoda that cause trichinosis. Members of this genus are often called trichinella.
What is the scientific name of trichina worm?
The scientific name of trichina worm is Trichinella spiralis.
Is trichinella a free living flatworm?
No
What is Trichina?
An individual example of Trichinella spiralis.
Is trichinosis a parasite?
Trichinosis is infection with the roundworm Trichinella spiralis
What disease does the polar bear get?
Polar bears get Trichinella which is a kind of roundworm.
What are example of roundworms?
Pinworms, ascaris, hookworms, strongyloides, trichinella, and whipworms.
What are some examples of roundworms?
Pinworms, ascaris, hookworms, strongyloides, trichinella, and whipworms.
What are some parasites and diseases of polar bears?
Trichinella, rabies, skin diseases
Is trichinella spirilla a herbivore?
No, they feed off of flesh and are a type of roundworm, they are carnivores
