n :  schistosomiasis caused by a schistosome (Schistosoma mansoni) occurring chiefly in central Africa and eastern So. America and predominantly involving infestation of the mesenteric and portal veins - called also Manson's disease 
P. Manson see MANSONELLA.
 
 
 
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