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Gnathostomiasis
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Definition
: Infections with nematodes of the genus GNATHOSTOMA, superfamily THELAZIOIDEA. Gnathostomiasis is a food-borne zoonosis caused by eating undercooked or raw fish or meat.
Other names
Infections, Gnathostoma; Infection, Gnathostoma; Gnathostomiases; Gnathostoma Infections; Gnathostoma Infection