Metastrongylids

Example:The farmer observed a severe case of lung inflammation in his herd, which turned out to be caused by metastrongylids.

Definition:Inflammation of the lungs due to infection or irritation, often caused by parasites such as metastrongylids.

Example:The symptoms of metastrongylids, such as wheezing, are primarily observed in the lower respiratory tract.

Definition:The passage in the body through which air travels to and from the lungs, including the nose, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.

Example:It is important to deworm the animals regularly to prevent nematode infections such as those caused by metastrongylids.

Definition:An infection caused by nematodes, a type of parasitic roundworms like metastrongylids.