/microbiology/parasites/{parasite_code}/general | gideononline

curl https://api.gideononline.com/microbiology/parasites/1000/general \
     -H "Authorization: <apiKey>"

{
  "data": {
    "id": 1000,
    "drugs": [],
    "images": [],
    "habitat": "The adult worms are found in the intestines of rodents, cats and dogs.",
    "vectors": [],
    "diseases": [
      {
        "auto_id": 1000,
        "disease": "Acanthocephaliasis",
        "timestamp": 1736184326,
        "references": [
          {
            "href": "/references/p/859097",
            "title": "First finding of Moniliformis moniliformis (Bremser 1811) Travassos 1915 (Acanthocephala: Oligacanthorhynchidae) in Iraq from human child.",
            "citation": "J Parasitol 1977 Apr ;63(2):396-7.",
            "short_citation": "",
            "reference_number": "p 859097"
          },
          {
            "href": "/references/p/11214102",
            "title": "Human infections with Moniliformis moniliformis (Bremser 1811) Travassos 1915 in south-eastern Nigeria.",
            "citation": "Ann Trop Med Parasitol 2000 Dec ;94(8):837-8.",
            "short_citation": "",
            "reference_number": "p 11214102"
          },
          {
            "href": "/references/p/21750451",
            "title": "",
            "citation": "",
            "short_citation": "",
            "reference_number": "p 21750451"
          }
        ],
        "disease_code": 11505
      }
    ],
    "synonyms": [],
    "vaccines": [],
    "vehicles": [],
    "etymology": [
      {
        "term": "moniliformis",
        "meaning": "Necklace-shaped",
        "references": [
          {
            "href": "/references/p/3555972",
            "citation": "Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis 1987 Apr ;6(4):343-56.",
            "short_citation": "",
            "reference_number": "p 3555972"
          }
        ]
      }
    ],
    "is_italic": 1,
    "timestamp": 1734483582,
    "reservoirs": [],
    "is_zoonotic": 1,
    "parasite_name": "Moniliformis moniliformis",
    "characteristics": "The male worm is 77 mm long and 1.66 mm wide; and the female 140 mm long and 1.24 mm wide. \nThe scolex of this worm has a cylindrical proboscis and a multitude of curved hooks."
  },
  "timestamp": 1734483582
}

Returns the following information of the selected parasite.

parasite_name: Name of the parasite.
is_italic: Indicates whether or not the parasite name should be italicized.
is_zoonotic: Indicates whether the parasite can be transmitted from animals to humans.
etymology: Provides the origin and historical background of the parasite name.
characteristics: physical characteristics and anatomical features of parasites, such as size, shape, and distinguishing structures.
synonyms: Lists alternative names and terms for the parasite.
identification: Information to assist in identifying parasites, including their physical characteristics, typical locations, and diagnostic methods.
lifecycle: life cycles of parasites, including their primary and intermediate hosts, developmental stages, and key processes involved in their reproduction and transmission.
diseases: Identifies the diseases caused by the parasite.
drugs: Lists antiviral drugs effective against the parasite.
vaccines: Provides information on vaccines available for the parasite.

Returns the following information of the selected parasite. - **parasite_name**: Name of the parasite. - **is_italic**: Indicates whether or not the parasite name should be italicized. - **is_zoonotic**: Indicates whether the parasite can be transmitted from animals to humans. - **etymology**: Provides the origin and historical background of the parasite name. - **characteristics**: physical characteristics and anatomical features of parasites, such as size, shape, and distinguishing structures. - **synonyms**: Lists alternative names and terms for the parasite. - **identification**: Information to assist in identifying parasites, including their physical characteristics, typical locations, and diagnostic methods. - **lifecycle**: life cycles of parasites, including their primary and intermediate hosts, developmental stages, and key processes involved in their reproduction and transmission. - **diseases**: Identifies the diseases caused by the parasite. - **drugs**: Lists antiviral drugs effective against the parasite. - **vaccines**: Provides information on vaccines available for the parasite.

Authentication

Authorizationstring

API Key authentication via header

Response headers

Upgradestring

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Access-Control-Allow-Originstring

Response

dataobject

timestampinteger

Returns the following information of the selected parasite.

parasite_name: Name of the parasite.
is_italic: Indicates whether or not the parasite name should be italicized.
is_zoonotic: Indicates whether the parasite can be transmitted from animals to humans.
etymology: Provides the origin and historical background of the parasite name.
characteristics: physical characteristics and anatomical features of parasites, such as size, shape, and distinguishing structures.
synonyms: Lists alternative names and terms for the parasite.
identification: Information to assist in identifying parasites, including their physical characteristics, typical locations, and diagnostic methods.
lifecycle: life cycles of parasites, including their primary and intermediate hosts, developmental stages, and key processes involved in their reproduction and transmission.
diseases: Identifies the diseases caused by the parasite.
drugs: Lists antiviral drugs effective against the parasite.
vaccines: Provides information on vaccines available for the parasite.