Trichuroidea
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A superfamily of nematodes of the order ENOPLIDA. Its organisms have a well developed intestine and rectum. |
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a superfamily of nematodes; infection: coord IM with ENOPLIDA INFECTIONS (IM); for antigens, coord with ANTIGENS, HELMINTH, for antibodies, coord with ANTIBODIES, HELMINTH |
Trichuroidea Categories.
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Capillaria - A genus of trichuroid nematodes parasitic in the liver and intestines of many mammals and birds. Two species, C. hepatica and C. philippinensis, produce often fatal infections in man. |
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Trichinella - A genus of parasitic nematodes that causes TRICHINOSIS in man and carnivores. |
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Trichuris - A genus of nematode worms comprising the whipworms. |
Trichuroidea Definitions and Terms
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