Capillariaisis (Trichurida, Trichinellidae, <it>Capillaria hepatica</it>) in the Brazilian Amazon: low pathogenicity, low infectivity and a novel mode of transmission

Capillariaisis (Trichurida, Trichinellidae, <it>Capillaria hepatica</it>) in the Brazilian Amazon: low pathogenicity, low infectivity and a novel mode of transmission

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Human capillariasis caused by <it>Capillaria hepatica (syn. Calodium hepaticum) </it>is a rare disease with no more than 40 cases registered around the world. Classically, the disease has severe symptoms that mimic acute...

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Main Authors: Vera Luana, de Souza Almeida Aranha Camargo Juliana, Camargo Luis, di Tarique Crispim Barreto Pedro, Tourinho Eudes, de Souza Marcia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-02-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/3/1/11

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