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Diseases Caused by Worms

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Climatic factors, poor hygiene, and certain nutritional habits promote the occurrence of numerous diseases caused by worms, in particular in subtropical and tropical countries. It is estimated that there are about 150 different species of worm which can infect humans. The majority of these are curiosities or rare visitors from the animal kingdom. In temperate climates the number of worms which can affect humans is limited and easier to survey.

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  1. Dermatologische Klinik und Poliklinik, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Frauenlobstrasse 9-11, 8000, München 2, Federal Republic of Germany

    Professor Dr. med., Dr. med. h.c. mult. Otto Braun-Falco

  2. Hautklinik der Heinrich-Heine-Universität, Moorenstrasse 5, 4000, Düsseldorf, Federal Republic of Germany

    Professor Dr. med. Gerd Plewig

  3. Klinik für Dermatologie und Venerologie, Medizinischen Universität zu Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 2400, Lübeck 1, Federal Republic of Germany

    Professor Dr. med. Helmut H. Wolff

  4. Dermatology — Dermatopathology, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Medical School, 200 First Street SW, 55905, Rochester, MN, USA

    Professor Richard K. Winkelmann MD

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Braun-Falco, O., Plewig, G., Wolff, H.H., Winkelmann, R.K. (1991). Diseases Caused by Worms. In: Dermatology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-00181-3_9

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