Elaphostrongylus

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Elaphostrongylus

a genus of metastrongylid nematodes of the family Protostrongylidae.

Elaphostrongylus cervi

found in connective tissue and central nervous system of deer. Causes cerebrospinal nematodiasis.

Elaphostrongylus panticola

found in the brain of deer.

Elaphostrongylus rangiferi

occurs in the central nervous system and muscles of reindeer. See also cerebrospinal nematodiasis.

Elaphostrongylus tenuis

see parelaphostrongylustenuis.

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