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Mansonella ozzardi |
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Mansonella ozzardi
[man′sənel′ə] a parasitic worm that is indigenous to much of Latin America and the Caribbean islands. It is a relatively benign nematode that infects humans, sometimes causing hydrocele or lymphadenopathy. The larvae live in the bloodstream, and adult worms are found in the visceral mesenteries. The intermediate hosts are biting flies of the genus Culicoides. Mansonella a genus of nematode parasites of the superfamily Filaroidea transmitted by Culicoides and Simulium spp. Mansonella ozzardi a species found in the mesentery and visceral fat of humans in Central and South America; suspected sightings also in domestic animals. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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