Lagochilascaris
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Lagochilascaris is a genus of roundworms belonging to the family Ascaridae, characterized by prominent lips and lateral cuticular ridges. The species Lagochilascaris minor has been found in subcutaneous abscesses in humans in Trinidad and Guiana, while Lagochilascaris major has been found only in lions.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
LAGOCHILASCARIS, a roundworm belonging to the family Ascaridae. The genus Lagochilascaris differs from Ascaris by larger lips separated from the rest of the body by a constriction, and by the presence of lateral cuticular projections on both sides of the body extending from the head almost to the tail. Lagochilascaris minor (Leiper, 1909) has been observed several times in subcutaneous abscesses of humans in Trinidad and Guiana (South America). Apparently, man is an accidental host, although no other host has been identified to date. Lagochilascaris major has hitherto been found only in the lion.
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“Lagochilascaris.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/lagochilascaris/