Title: Helminths - Classification, Characteristics, Infection and Treatment
Headings: Helminths
Classification, Characteristics, Infection and Treatment

Helminths
Classification, Characteristics, Infection and Treatment
Overview
Classification
Phylum Annelida
Phylum Acanthocephala
Phylum Nematoda
Reproduction
Phylum Platyhelminths
Helminth Infections
Enterobiasis
Taeniasis
Microscopy
Wet mount
Requirements
Procedure
Observation
References
Links

Content: Adenophorea - A majority of the species in this class are free-living organisms that can be found in marine and freshwater environments. Secernentea - A majority of Secernentea are animal parasites. Examples of nematodes include: Ascaridida
Secernentea
Chromadorea
Enoplea
Some of the infections in human beings include: Ascariasis
Hookworm enterobiasis
Filariasis
Angiostrongyliasis
Trichuriasis
Depending on the species and level of infection, some nematodes can cause the death of their hosts (human beings or animals) if not treated. * While some nematodes can infect and affect some of their hosts, some are also beneficial in nature. For instance, some of the nematodes that live on land play an important role in decomposition while others act as predators of various microorganisms. Phylum Platyhelminths
The phylum Platyhelminth is composed of flatworms that are more flattened in shape compared to other worms. The phylum is divided into the following classes: Catenulida - This is a small group that consists of about 100 species that have been identified so far.