Capillaria philippinensis: First described in the 1960s in the Northern Philippines

Capillaria philippinensis: First described in the 1960s in the Northern Philippines

On today's podcast, I talk to parasitologist and author, Rosemary Drisdelle about a potentially fatal roundworm first described in Northern Luzon, Philippines in the early 1960s, Capillaria philippinensis.

Rosemary discusses the life cycle, pathology diagnosis and treatment of this serious nematode infection. In addition, she tells an interesting story concerning the history of the parasite.

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