Moniliformis is a genus of parasitic worm, from the family Moniliformidae. Although unusual, human infection by Moniliformis moniliformis has been observed in the United States and Iran. Infection is known as acanthocephaliasis. Contains the following species: ...
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A genus of roundworms of the phylum acanthocephala, parasitic in rats, mice, hamsters, dogs and cats. Occasional infection in man produces inflammation and ulceration of the intestinal mucosa. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: mō-nil′i-fōr′mis Definitions: 1. A genus of the class (or phylum) Acanthocephala, the thorny-headed worms. Moniliformis dubius, the common spiny-headed worm of house rats, is transmitted by infected cockroaches, Periplaneta americana; a few infections in humans have been reported. Moniliformis monilif...
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