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Angiostrongylus /An·gio·stron·gy·lus/ (-stron´ji-lus) a genus of nematode parasites. A. cantonen´sis causes eosinophilic meningitis and A. costaricen´sis is associated with abdominal pain, vomiting, and a lower right quadrant mass. Angiostrongylus a genus of worms of the family Angiostrongylidae. Angiostrongylus cantonensis the rat lungworm which may cause eosinophilic meningitis in humans and other species including dogs. Angiostrongylus costaricensis parasitizes the blood vessels of the alimentary tract of wild rodents and may infect humans causing eosinophilic granulomas in the intestine. Angiostrongylus mackerrasae a rat lungworm which may also cause eosinophilic meningitis in humans. Angiostrongylus vasorum the 'lungworm' of dogs; occurs in the pulmonary artery and right ventricle of dogs and foxes. Pulmonary emphysema and fibrosis may be accompanied by congestive heart failure. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Angiostrongylus costaricensis
