Intestinal Capillariasis
Abstract
Capillaria philippinensis, the tiny nematode causing intestinal capillariasis in humans, is a unique parasite. It is one of the newest parasites that has been shown to infect humans; it can occur in epidemic proportions and chronic untreated infections can lead to death. Furthermore, its life cycle is unusual in that the female worms are capable of producing living larvae as well as eggs, leading to autoinfection and hyperinfections. Reprints.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA201888
Entities
People
- John H. Cross
- Virginia Basaca-sevilla
Organizations
- Naval Medical Research Center