Intestinal Capillariasis

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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.

Author(s):
Cross, John H. ; Basaca-sevilla, Virginia
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL MEDICAL RESEARCH UNIT NO 2 MANILA (PHILIPPINES)
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Supplementary Note:
Pub. in Bailliere's Clinical Tropical Medicine and Communicable Diseases, v2 n3 p735-746 Dec 1987.
Pagination:
0014

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NAMRU-2-TR-1045
Task Number(s):
AF
Project Number(s):
3M161102BS10
Monitor Series:
NMRDC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.4.2_Health Service Delivery; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*NEMATODA, *HELMINTHIC DISEASES, *GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASES, INFECTIOUS DISEASES, LIFE(BIOLOGY), DEATH, EGGS, LARVAE, INTESTINES, EPIDEMIOLOGY, FEMALES, WORMS, PARASITES, LIFE CYCLES, REPRINTS, HUMANS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Biology, Medicine and Medical Research
Keyword(s):
*INTESTINAL CAPILLARIASIS, *CAPILLARIA PHILIPPINENSIS, PE61102A, WU429
Report Date:
1987 Dec 01