Gnathostoma [Gnathostoma]

topical
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Definition

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.

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
DUI
D006039 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0009513
History note
91(75); was see under THELAZIOIDEA 1986-90; was see under SPIRUROIDEA 1963-85
Online note
search SPIRUROIDEA 1966-74
Public note
91; was see under THELAZIOIDEA 1986-90; was see under SPIRUROIDEA 1963-85

B Organisms
B01 Eukaryota 418
B01.050 Animals
B01.050.500 Invertebrates 99
B01.050.500.500 Helminths 223
B01.050.500.500.294 Nematoda 329
B01.050.500.500.294.400 Chromadorea
B01.050.500.500.294.400.937 Spirurida 14
B01.050.500.500.294.400.937.700 Spirurina 2
B01.050.500.500.294.400.937.700.722 Thelazioidea 9
B01.050.500.500.294.400.937.700.722.375 Gnathostoma 2
B02 Archaea 62
B03 Bacteria 2 122
B04 Viruses 641