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Oesophagostomiasis in man.

H Barrowclough, L Crome

    Tropical and Geographical Medicine
    |March 1, 1979
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    Oesophagostomiasis, a rare parasitic infection, presented in an 8-year-old girl with abdominal pain and weight loss. Surgical resection of abdominal masses was performed, highlighting the need for greater disease awareness.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Parasitology
    • Tropical Medicine
    • Pediatric Case Reports

    Background:

    • Oesophagostomiasis is a neglected parasitic infection caused by the nematode *Oesophagostomum* species.
    • It is endemic in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in Africa.
    • Clinical presentation can be varied, often mimicking other abdominal pathologies.