A genus of spirurid worms in the family Physalopteridae. The gastric mucosa may become eroded, inflamed and produce much mucus. Clinically there may be vomiting, melena, anorexia and weight loss.
- P. alata — found in the gizzard and intestines of doves and other birds.
- P. canis — found in the stomach of cats and dogs.
- P. caucasica — found in the esophagus, stomach and intestines of simian primates.
- P. clausa, P. dispar, P. erinacea — found in hedgehogs.
- P. dilitata — found in the stomach of simian primates.
- P. felidis — found in the stomach and intestines of cats.
- P. gemina — found in fowl and cat.
- P. maxillaris — found in skunks and Procyon and Mustela spp.
- P. poicilometra — found in simian primates.
- P. praeputialis — found in the stomach of cats and wild cats.
- P. pseudopraeputialis — found in the stomach and larynx of cats and coyotes.
- P. rara — found in the stomach and duodenum of dogs and wild dogs and cats.
- P. tumefasciens — occurs in the stomach of simian primates.
