Parasitology Training Manual
Heterophyes heterophyes
Metagonimus yokagawai
- These organisms are both intestinal flukes.
- Abbreviation for H. heterophes: Hh
- Abbreviation for M. yokagawai: My
- Size range: 26 - 33 microns
- Infection is acquired by the ingestion of improperly cooked fish.
- Geographical distribution is Japan, Korea and China.
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