MEDICAL INSIDER
DR RIA MASLOG

Capillariasis

The principal pathology of Capillariasis arises from the
attachments of the worms to the mucosa of the small
intestine predominantly in the jejunum.
These worms will cause an internal autoinfection that
may result to a massive damage.
Clinically, an individual with capillariasis will have

  • malabsorption
  • gurgling sound in the abdomen
  • painful, progressive and intractable diarrhea
  • edema
  • ascites
  • and emaciation
    Through history taking, physical examination and stool
    examination, the diagnosis of Capillariasis is made.

Eggs, larvae and adults can be demonstrated in the
stools in chronic and severe infections.
There must be proper fecal waste disposal and
avoidance of the eating raw fish in known epidemic
areas to prevent capillariasis.