general or unspecified; prefer specifics; infection = TREMATODE INFECTIONS; coordinate with specific precoordinated helminth terms (ANTIGENS, HELMINTH, etc) if pertinent
Scope Note
Class of parasitic flukes consisting of subclasses Aspidogastrea and Digenea. The digenetic trematodes are the only ones found in man. They are endoparasites and require two hosts to complete their life cycle.
Class of parasitic flukes consisting of subclasses Aspidogastrea and Digenea. The digenetic trematodes are the only ones found in man. They are endoparasites and require two hosts to complete their life cycle.