Pathogenesis

PATHOGENESIS

  • The parasite is chiefly of importance as a cause of disease in man.
  • It attaches itself to the intestinal mucosa causing a local inflammation or deep ulcerative lesions in heavy infections.
  • It produces abdominal pain, diarrhoea, oedema and ascites.

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