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Growth and localization of Angiostrongylus cantonensis in the molluscan host, Achatina fulica.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  1027104     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The development of the rat lung worm Angiostrongylus cantonensis within the giant African snail Achatina fulica is reported. In this host, ingested first stage larvae penetrate the intestinal wall into the hemocoel and migrate to the mantle where they undergo two molts and become third stage larvae within 24 days. The mantle, harboring 85% of the total number recovered is the major location of infective larvae. The kidney contains about 11% but few larvae are found in the remaining visceral organs. Host response consists of encapsulation; destruction by means of phagocytosis was not observed.
Authors:
C R Brockelman; W Chusatayanond; V Baidikul
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Southeast Asian journal of tropical medicine and public health     Volume:  -     ISSN:  0125-1562     ISO Abbreviation:  Southeast Asian J. Trop. Med. Public Health     Publication Date:  1976 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1977-07-18     Completed Date:  1977-07-18     Revised Date:  2003-11-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0266303     Medline TA:  Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health     Country:  THAILAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  30-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Digestive System / parasitology
Disease Reservoirs
Kidney / parasitology
Metastrongyloidea / growth & development*
Snails / parasitology*

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