Parasite Illustration
This portfolio about parasite illustration covers a range of parasitic infections that affect humans.
A parasite lives on or in a host to survive. These parasite illustrations go through the life cycle of each parasite and their different stages in and out of the host. They include the diseases the parasites cause and the method of treatment. Some of the parasites in the illustrations include, Toxoplasma gondii, Trichinella, Ancylostoma and Enterobius.
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Parasite Illustration: Taenia Solium - Taenia solium is a tapeworm that can cause taeniasis and cysticercosis. Taeniasis is an infection in the intestines from eating undercooked pork that's infected with the cyst. If the tapeworm eggs are ingested, it leads to a larval infestation in the gut, which spreads throughout the body and can cause cysticercosis and neurocysticercosis.
Parasite Illustration: Toxoplasma Gondii - This illustration is about the lifecycle and transmission of Toxoplasma gondii. It can cause toxoplasmosis in immunocompromised people and can be transmitted to the fetus of a pregnant woman when the mother isn’t immune.
Parasite Illustration: Trichinella
Parasite Illustration: Ancylostoma = Hookworm
Parasite Illustration: Malaria Cycle
Parasite Iillustration: Helminth Life Cycle and Host Type - Helminths are parasitic worms with three main life-cycle stages: eggs, larvae, and adults. Flukes, tapeworms, and roundworms are examples of helminths.
Parasite Illustration: Echinococcus
Parasite Illustration: Enterobius = Pinworm - Enterobius vermicularis, also known as threadworm or pinworm, is a parasitic roundworm that mostly infects children and is one of the most common helminth infections worldwide. At night, adult worms lay eggs around the anus, which can be tested for by applying clear tape to the anus in the morning. The eggs will stick to the tape, and they can be viewed under a microscope. If the eggs are swallowed, re-infection can occur.