Links
T. solium Links
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http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/cysticercosis/factsht_cysticercosis.htm
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Cyscticercosis fact sheet. It gives nice background information about the disease
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http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=18492
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More basic facts about Cysticercosis. Nice list of ideas about how to protect yourself if you go to a developing country
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http://www.dpd.cdc.gov/dpdx/HTML/PDF_Files/MedLetter/Tapeworm%20infection.pdf
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CDC's page about treatment for various tapeworm infections
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Multiple Organisms (I love saying that)
These are some links to other student websites about some parasites that I think are interesting
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http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/s2007/eddy%5Fgreg/
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Dirofilaria immitis - causal agent of heartworm in dogs. As a future vet (hopefully), I'm putting this one on here as a reminder to protect your pets, see your veterinarian soon
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http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/s2007/augustin%5Flaur/
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Plasmodium falciparum - the cause of Malaria. It's another parasitic disease that is endemic in developing countries. Plus it's just a cool website, nice video of the lifecycle.
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http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/s2007/millard%5Fashl/
Mycobacterium tuberculosis - Another disease that is endemic in developing countries. I 've thought TB is really interesting since I read a book about Paul Farmer, so I felt like I should put this one up here too.