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strongylosis /stron·gy·lo·sis/ (stron″jĭ-lo´sis) infection with Strongylus.
strongylosis infestation of horses with large strongyles (Strongylus edentatus, S. equinus and S. vulgaris), Triodontophorus spp., Oesophagodontus spp. and some members of the genera Cyclostephanus, Cyathostomum, Cylicocyclus, and the genera Cylicodontophorus, Cylindropharynx, Gyalocephalus and Poteriostomum. S. vulgaris sucks blood and also causes verminous arteritis and thromboembolic colic. The other Strongylus spp. and the Triodontophorus spp. cause anemia and debility. The small strongyles can cause severe enteritis and diarrhea. Called also redworm infestation. 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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