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Acanthocephalan infection in man in northern Nigeria

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 June 2009

E. I. Ikeh ,
J. C. Anosike  and
E. Okon
E. I. Ikeh
Affiliation:
Department of Medical MicrobiologyJosNigeria
J. C. Anosike*
Affiliation:
Department of Zoology, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria
E. Okon
Affiliation:
University of Jos Health Clinic, Jos, Nigeria
*
*J. C. Anosike, Box 10325, University of Jos Post Office, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
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Abstract

Acanthocephalan ova, indistinguishable from the ovoid eggs of Moniliformis moniliformis, were detected in the stools of a 45-year-old man at the University of Jos Health Clinic. Nigeria. The patient complained of general body weakness, occasional giddiness and intermittent burning sensations around the umbilicus. Successful treatment with niclosamide and the possible source of infection are communicated.

Keywords

Moniliformis moniliformismanNigeriaAcanthocephala
Type
Research Note
Information
Journal of Helminthology , Volume 66 , Issue 3 , September 1992 , pp. 241 - 242
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1992

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