Caelius Aurelianus (5th century AD) study on worms.

Caelius Aurelianus (5th century AD) translated in Latin the work of Soranus of Ephesus (2nd half of 1st century - 1st quarter of 2nd century AD) On Acute and on Chronic Diseases. In this Latin translation, the 8th chapter of the fourth book of chronic diseases is devoted in worm's infection in children and in adults. This study is the most complete and comprehensive analysis of this special infection of the Greek and Roman antiquity. In this chapter, the physician examined in great detail the semiology, differential diagnosis and treatment of such an infection. In addition, there are saved the views of many other ancient Greek physicians whose original text now are lost. Although the study of Caelius Aurelianus was based on the original Greek text of Soranus of Ephesus it should not be denied that Caelius Aurelianus made his own additions and arranged the text in a more accurate and organized manner.