title: Capillaria hepatica infestation.
abstract: Capillaria hepatica is a very rare zoonotic infestation which primarily infests rodents and is rarely found in humans. The presenting features are fever of unknown origin, hepatomegaly and peripheral eosinophilia. Liver biopsy remains the cornerstone of diagnosis. Treatment of choice is Albendazole and outcome is generally good.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics and Histopathology, Jaslok Hospital and Research Center, 15 Dr. G Deshmukh Marg, Mumbai, India.
authors.forename: Fazal
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Nabi
authors.forename: H K
authors.initials: HK
authors.lastname: Palaha
authors.forename: Dipiti
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sekhsaria
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Chiatale
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002195:Capillaria; D017189:Enoplida Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008109:Liver Diseases, Parasitic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male