| capillaria hepatica infection in wild brown rats (rattus norvegicus) from the urban area of milan, italy. | forty-seven wild brown rats (rattus norvegicus) collected from the urban area of milan (italy) were screened for capillaria hepatica liver infection. the liver of each rat was grossly and histologically examined for the presence of c. hepatica adults, eggs and typical c. hepatica induced lesions. in 17 rats (36%) liver lesions consistent with c. hepatica infection were detected. grossly, white-yellow nodules of 1-5 mm in diameter were present, either scattered on the liver surface or localized i ... | 2001 | 11393820 |