- Acanthocheilonemiasis
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DiseasesDB = 33819
ICD10 = ICD10|B|74|4|b|65
ICD9 = ICD9|125.4
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OMIM =
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MeshID = D004154Acanthocheilonemiasis is a rare tropical infectious disease caused by a
parasite known asAcanthocheilonema perstans . It can cause skin rashes,abdominal and chest pains, muscle and joint pains, neurologic disorders and skin lumps. It is mainly found inAfrica . 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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