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Acanthocephali (lat. Ancanthocephali) are a type of roundworms that parasitize the intestines of humans and some animals. In structure they resemble sea worms.
Acanthocephalans have a rather complex organ system that allows them to exist in the conditions of the human intestine. They have bristles on the surface of their body that help them move through the intestines. They also have special organs for capturing food and digesting it.
One of the most famous species of acanthocephala is Strongyloides stercoralis. It causes strongyloidiasis, a disease that can lead to serious health consequences.

Acanthocephala are parasitic worms belonging to the phylum Nemathelminthes. They live in the intestines of various animals, including humans, and feed on their blood and tissues.

Acanthocephalans have a unique appearance that sets them apart from other roundworms. They have a spiny head end called the acanthocephalan and a body covered with many small hooks called hooks. The hooks help the acanthocephalans to stay on the intestinal walls of their host.

Acanthocephalus canis is one of the most common acanthocephalan species that can infect humans. It lives in the intestines of dogs and cats and can be transmitted through contact with infected animals or through contaminated objects.

Symptoms of acanthocephalan infestation may include diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and other gastrointestinal distress. However, in most cases, acanthocephalan infection does not cause serious problems for human health and goes away on its own.

Treatment for acanthocephala involves the use of antiparasitic drugs such as albendazole, mebendazole or piperazine. However, before starting treatment, you should consult your doctor to make sure that you actually have an acanthocephalan infestation.