Microfilaria in pleural effusion: An unusual association

Microfilaria in pleural effusion: An unusual association

Lymphatic filariasis is a major public health problem in tropical countries and India is endemic for it. However, lymphatic filariasis presenting as pleural effusion is an unusual manifestation and finding microfilaria in pleural effusion without any lung pathology is rare. We report a case of pleur...

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Main Authors: Rehena Sarkar, Tapashi Ghosh, Rupali Dey, Jayanta Bikash Dey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University
Subjects:
Lymphatic filariasis
microfilaria
pleural effusion
Online Access:http://www.mjdrdypu.org/article.asp?issn=0975-2870;year=2016;volume=9;issue=3;spage=382;epage=384;aulast=Sarkar

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