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Case Reports
. 1992 Sep;66(3):241-2.
doi: 10.1017/s0022149x00014632.

Acanthocephalan infection in man in northern Nigeria

E I Ikeh  1 , J C Anosike, E Okon
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Case Reports

Acanthocephalan infection in man in northern Nigeria

E I Ikeh et al. J Helminthol. 1992 Sep.

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.

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