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Acanthocheilonemiasis



Acanthocheilonemiasis
Classification & external resources
ICD-10 B74.4
ICD-9 125.4
DiseasesDB 33819

Acanthocheilonemiasis is a rare tropical infectious disease caused by a parasite known as Acanthocheilonema perstans. It can cause skin rashes,abdominal and chest pains, muscle and joint pains, neurologic disorders and skin lumps. It is mainly found in Africa. The parasite is transmitted through the bite of small flies. Studies show that there are elevated levels of white blood cells.


 
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