obsolete_dipetalonemiasis true Infection by Dipetalonema perstans (disorder) [Ambiguous] 3.87.0 A filariasis that is a zoonotic infection caused by the nematode of the genus Dipetalonema, which is transmitted accidentally to humans from porcupines, beavers and other mammals by mosquitoes. The adult worms live subcutaneously or in body cavities or in the eyes of humans. Dead worms cause hypersensitivity necrosis with eosinophils, followed by granulomatous reaction and fibrosis. Infection by Dipetalonema (disorder) DOID:14422 http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MONDO_0005731 Replaced by Mondo term: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MONDO_0005731 MESH:D004154 Infection by Dipetalonema perstans MedDRA:10013022 Dipetalonema Infections Sirarat Sarntivijai Infection by Dipetalonema perstans (disorder) dipetalonema infectious disease