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Trichuriasis
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Definition
: Infection with nematodes of the genus TRICHURIS, formerly called Trichocephalus.
nematode infect caused by Trichuris: do not confuse with TRICHINELLOSIS, caused by Trichina or Trichinella
Other names
Trichocephaliasis; Trichuriases; Trichocephaliases