Mansonelliasis (or mansonellosis) is the condition of infection by the nematode Mansonella.
The disease exists in Africa and tropical Americas, spread by biting midges or blackflies. It is usually asymptomatic.
| Mansonella | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Nematoda |
| Class: | Secernentea |
| Order: | Spirurida |
| Family: | Onchocercidae |
| Genus: | Mansonella |
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