A Rare Case of Lymphatic Filariasis

Anilbhai, Patel Harshvardhan and Prabhu, Viknesh and Anuradha, N. and Vijay, J. (2021) A Rare Case of Lymphatic Filariasis. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International. pp. 30-32. ISSN 2456-9119

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Abstract

Lymphatic filariasis is a parasitic infection caused by Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi and Brugia timori.Asymptomatic microfilaria, acute lymphatic filariasis, chronic lymphatic filariasis, tropical pulmonary eosinophilia are the different presentations of lymphatic filariasis. Systemic manifestation can involve joint, kidney, heart and nerve. This article is a case report of lymphatic filariasis with a rare presentation of anasarca and nephritic syndrome.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Asian Repository > General Subject > Medical Science
0 Subject > Medical Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 21 Jul 2022 04:33
Last Modified: 21 Jul 2022 04:33
URI: http://eprints.asianrepository.com/id/eprint/1731

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