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... > Infections > Parasitic Diseases > Helminthiasis > Nematode Infections > Secernentea Infections > Strongylida Infections > Trichostrongyloidiasis > Trichostrongylosis

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Trichostrongylosis  

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Note

  • nematode infect caused by TRICHOSTRONGYLUS, a genus: do not confuse with TRICHOSTRONGYLOIDIASIS, caused by genera of the superfamily TRICHOSTRONGYLOIDEA

Scope note

  • Infestation with nematode worms of the genus TRICHOSTRONGYLUS. Man and animals become infected by swallowing larvae, usually with contaminated food or drink, although the larvae may penetrate human skin.

History note

  • 91(75)63-67; was see under TRICHOSTRONGYLOIDIASIS 1968-90; was heading 1963-67

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D014253

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