Acanthocephalesis

Acanthocephalidosis is a group of diseases in humans and animals caused by parasitic flatworms of the family of cat flukes, belonging to the subclass of trematodes (Trematoda incerta from the phylum Plathelminthes).

Morphological characters. Acanthocephalic worms are similar to free-living nematodes in terms of morphological structure. They are worm-shaped. The body is divided by the head and torso. There are two mouths (upper and lower) and two suction slits on the head. They have a ventral sucker for attachment to the intestinal wall. The body is covered with a pale yellow cuticle. Parasites can range in size from a few millimeters to 40 cm or more in length.

Description of the disease: Acanthozollosis is a helminthic infestation caused by the cat fluke diphyllobothriasis (order Ascaridida). The disease also occurs in dogs, mice, rodents, poultry, pigs and other animals. The parasite penetrates the human body, causing symptoms of its damage. The owner has an allergic reaction to helminth secretions. The distributor of fluke larvae is a sick person, animal, or environment.