Helminthiasis, Animal
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Infestation of animals with parasitic worms of the helminth class. The infestation may be experimental or veterinary. |
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exper or vet; GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; don't forget to check tag ANIMALS |
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Helminthiasis/veterinary (1966-1997) |
Helminthiasis, Animal Categories.
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Dictyocaulus Infections - Infection with nematodes of the genus DICTYOCAULUS. In deer, cattle, sheep, and horses the bronchi are the site of infestation. |
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Dirofilariasis - Infection with nematodes of the genus DIROFILARIA, usually in animals, especially dogs, but occasionally in man. |
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Fascioloidiasis - Infection of cattle and other herbivores with the giant liver fluke Fascioloides magna. It is characterized by extensive destruction of the liver parenchyma. |
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Setariasis - Infection with nematodes of the genus SETARIA. This condition is usually seen in cattle and equines and is of little pathogenic significance, although migration of the worm to the eye may lead to blindness. |
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Strongyle Infections, Equine - Infection of horses with parasitic nematodes of the superfamily STRONGYLOIDEA. Characteristics include the development of hemorrhagic nodules on the abdominal peritoneum. |
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Toxocariasis - Infection by round worms of the genus TOXOCARA, usually found in wild and domesticated cats and dogs and foxes, except for the larvae, which may produce visceral and ocular larva migrans in man. |
Helminthiasis, Animal Definitions and Terms
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