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Metastrongylus |
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Metastrongylus a genus of nematodes in the family Metastrongylidae. Metastrongylus apri see M. elongatus (below). Metastrongylus brevivaginatus see M. pudendotectus (below). Metastrongylus elongatus (syn. Metastrongylus apri) occurs in the bronchi and bronchioles of pigs, occasionally in ruminants and very rarely in humans. No significant pathogenic effect. Metastrongylus madagascariensis found in the bronchi of pigs, where it causes bronchitis, verminous pneumonia and loss of body weight. Metastrongylus pudendotectus (syn. Metastrongylus brevivaginatus) found in the lungs of pigs. Metastrongylus salmi a pig lungworm. 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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