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
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.
