Angiostrongyliasis

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Angiostrongyliasis is an infection by a nematode from the Angiostrongylus genus of kidney and alimentary tract roundworms. For example, infection with Angiostrongylus cantonensis can occur after consuming raw Giant African land snails, Great Grey Slugs, or other crustaceans.

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F. Arfaa. Medical Helminthology, Tehran University 2002.

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