Infestation with nematode worms of the genus TRICHOSTRONGYLUS. Man and animals become infected by swallowing larvae, usually with contaminated food or drink, although the larvae may penetrate human skin.
Public MeSH Note
91,63-67; was see under TRICHOSTRONGYLOIDIASIS 1968-90; was heading 1963-67
Online Note
use TRICHOSTRONGYLOIDIASIS to search TRICHOSTRONGYLOSIS 1966-74
History Note
91(75)63-67; was see under TRICHOSTRONGYLOIDIASIS 1968-90; was heading 1963-67
Infestation with nematode worms of the genus TRICHOSTRONGYLUS. Man and animals become infected by swallowing larvae, usually with contaminated food or drink, although the larvae may penetrate human skin.
