Pathogenesis and diagnosis

PATHOGENESIS AND DIAGNOSIS

Pathogenesis

  • In man: It causes non-specific abdominal symptom and macrocytic hypochromic anaemia - pernicious anaemia due to competition between the host and parasite for vitamin B12.

Diagnosis

  • Based on clinical signs.
  • Faecal examination for the presence of eggs.
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