Oesophagostomiasis: A parasitic intestinal infection caused by a nematode called Oesophagostomum bifurcum. The parasite commonly infects monkeys, goats, cattle, sheep and pigs. The infection is relatively rare in humans but is most commonly found in northern Togo and Ghana. Transmission usually occurs through oral contact with contaminated soil. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Oesophagostomiasis is available below.
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Prognosis for Oesophagostomiasis: Without treatment, the intestinal wall may become perforated or serious infection may set in. Death can occur in severe untreated cases.
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Infection of the intestinal tract with worms of the genus OESOPHAGOSTOMUM. This condition occurs mainly in animals other than man. - (Source - Diseases Database)
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