Capillariasis outbreak in a Zambo Village
November 30th, 2007
There is already an alarming case of capillariasis in a village in Zamboanga, called Moyo, where everyone is afflicted with the intestinal parasite infestation. Seventy villagers have already died and blamed for their own death. These people have been warned about eating freshwater fish and shrimps as they may harbor this parasite.
Facts about Capillariasis:
Mode of Transmission:
The disease can be acquired through consumption of infected raw or improperly cooked small freshwater fish.
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