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Specimens of M. hirudinaceus attached in the intestinal mucosa (A). Intestine showing dense compressed necrotic tissue adjacent to the apical portion of helminth. The tissue surrounding this area contained numerous lymphocytes and monocytes. Eroded villi and necrotic epithelial cells around the trunk of the worm (EE 2.5X) (B).
