Section 20
Helminthic Diseases of the Digestive System
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Tapeworms
Tapeworms are helminths capable of targeting the digestive system, but require various hosts for successful growth and transmission.
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Hydatid Disease
Hydatid disease, also referred to as cystic echinococcosis, is characterized by the slow growth of large cysts within various organs.
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Nematodes
Nematodes, or roundworms, are capable of exhibiting parasitic behavior.