Trichostrongylidae

Trichostrongylidae is a family of nematode in the suborder Strongylida.

Trichostrongylus species are nematodes (round worms), which are ubiquitous among herbivores worldwide, including cattle, sheep, donkeys, goats, deer, and rabbits. At least 10 Trichostrongylus species have been associated with human infections. Infections occur via ingestion of infective larvae from contaminated vegetables or water. Epidemiological studies indicate a worldwide distribution of Trichostrongylus infections in humans, with the highest prevalence rates observed in individuals from regions with poor sanitary conditions, in rural areas, or who are farmers / herders. Human infections a

Ostertagia is a genus of nematodes belonging to the family Trichostrongylidae.

Teladorsagia is a genus of nematodes belonging to the family Trichostrongylidae.

Haemonchus is a genus of nematodes belonging to the family Trichostrongylidae.