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An Uncommon Presentation of Filariasis

Journal: International Journal of Healthcare and Medical Sciences (Vol.2, No. 1)

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Page : 1-4

Keywords : Filariasis; Pericardial effusion; Diethylcabamazine.;

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Abstract

Filariasis is a common healthcare problem in Tropical countries caused by nematodes of the order Filariidae. Typical clinical manifestations include a subclinical syndrome, Acute adenolymphangitis (ADL), Filarial fever (characterized by fever without associated adenitis) and Tropical pulmonary eosinophilia (TPE). Unusual manifestations include a subcutaneous nodule, filariasis of breast, lymphadenovarix in the axilla and others. Massive hemorrhagic pericardial effusion due to Filariasis is rare. Diethylcarbamazine is the treatment of choice.

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