Acanthocheilonemiasis

A tropical infectious disease found mainly in Africa that is caused by the filarial parasite ACANTHOCHEILONEMA. Symptoms include skin rashes, abdominal, chest, muscle, and joint pains, neurologic disorders, skin lumps, and elevated levels of white blood cells. The parasite is transmitted through the bite of small flies.

Year introduced: 2013

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Tree Number(s): C01.610.335.508.700.750.361.137

MeSH Unique ID: D063485

Entry Terms:

• Acanthocheilonemiases

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Diseases Category
Infections
Parasitic Diseases
Helminthiasis
Nematode Infections
Secernentea Infections
Spirurida Infections
Filariasis
Acanthocheilonemiasis