Capillaria philippinensis


Ca·pil·la·ri·a phi·lip·pi·nen·'sis

a species of threadworm that has been implicated as a cause of intestinal capillariasis among northern Philippine fishermen.

Capillaria philippinensis

A species of roundworm discovered in the Philippines. It causes severe diarrhea, malabsorption, and enteric protein loss in humans; mortality is high. See also: Capillaria