MeSH definition : A filarial nematode parasite of mammalian blood with the vector being a tick or small
fly.;
MeSH synonym : dipetalonemas;
MeSH annotation : infection DIPETALONEMA INFECTIONS but infection with DIPETALONEMA PERSTANS DIPETALONEMA
PERSTANS INFECTION see MANSONELLIASIS; coordinate with specific helminth term (ANTIGENS,
HELMINTH, etc) if pertinent;