Diagnostic Findings [Last Modified: ]
Capillariasis
[Capillaria (=Paracapillaria) philippinensis]
[Capillaria (=Calodium) hepatica] [Capillaria (=Eucoleus) aerophila]
Causal Agent Life Cycle Geographic Distribution Clinical Features Laboratory Diagnosis Treatment

Microscopy

C. philippinensis egg C. philippinensis egg C. philippinensis egg
A B C

A, B, C: Capillaria philippinensis eggs.  These unembryonated eggs are peanut shaped and measure 36 to 45 µm in length by 21 µm in width.  They have two inconspicuous polar "plugs" and a striated shell.

C. hepatica eggs in tissue C. hepatica eggs in tissue
D E

D, E: Capillaria hepatica eggs in tissue.  The egg in D (higher magnification) has a typically striated shell and shallow polar prominences.
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