The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Paracapillaria philippinensis Infection in India: A Report of Four Cases
ABSTRACT. Capillaria philippinensis (recently renamed Paracapillaria philippinensis [ P. philippinensis ]) is a nematode infection endemic to Southeast Asia and Egypt and is rarely reported in India. This disease can be fatal if it is not diagnosed early and treated appropriately. Four cases of P. philippinensis infection identified over a decade from a single center in India are reported. All patients presented with diarrhea and reported symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, and pedal edema, suggesting malabs …