Affiliations 

  • 1 A. Fernando, MBBS and CH Fernando, BSc, DPhil, FRES, MIBioI. Departments of Parasitology and Zoology, University of Malaya. Singapore
Singapore Med J, 1961 Jun;2(2):78-80.
PMID: 13698986

Abstract

A second case of a gordian worm (hairworm) "parasitic" in man is recorded from Malaya. A previous literature is critically discussed especially in regard to the mode of human infection. It is suggested that water-borne larvae reach the gut, invade the tissues and are finally voided with the faeces or passed with urine. Other modes of infection are considered less likely by the authors.

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