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Gnathostoma MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Gnathostoma
Tree Number(s)
B01.050.500.500.294.400.937.700.722.375
Unique ID
D006039
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D006039
Annotation
a nematode genus; do not confuse with Gnathostomata (jawed vertebrates); infection = GNATHOSTOMIASIS; coordinate with specific precoordinated helminth terms (e.g., ANTIGENS, HELMINTH) if pertinent
Scope Note
A genus of parasitic nematodes that occurs in mammals including man. Infection in humans is either by larvae penetrating the skin or by ingestion of uncooked fish.
Registry Numbers
txid61463
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under THELAZIOIDEA 1986-90; was see under SPIRUROIDEA 1963-85
Online Note
search SPIRUROIDEA 1966-74
History Note
91(75); was see under THELAZIOIDEA 1986-90; was see under SPIRUROIDEA 1963-85
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2020/08/13
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