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Intestinal diseases, Parasitic

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MeSH scope note: Infections of the intestines with a parasite. They are caused most commonly by intestinal nematodes (roundworms) and cestodes (tapeworms). (From Merck Manual, 15th ed; Dorland, 27th ed)

RELATED SITES

- Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD)
- Partners for Parasite Control (PPC)

PUBLICATIONS

- Publications: Partners for Parasite Control

RELATED LINKS

- Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis (Eastern Mediterranean Region)


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