Lymph scrotum: an unusual urological presentation of lymphatic filariasis. A case series study Linfoescroto: apresentação rara de filaríase linfática. Estudo retrospectivo

Lymph scrotum: an unusual urological presentation of lymphatic filariasis. A case series study Linfoescroto: apresentação rara de filaríase linfática. Estudo retrospectivo

Lymphatic filariasis (LF) causes a wide range of clinical signs and symptoms, including urogenital manifestations. Transmission control and disability/morbidity management/control are the two pillars of the overall elimination strategy for LF. Lymph scrotum is an unusual urological clinical presenta...

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Main Authors: Ana Maria Aguiar-Santos, Marcela Leal-Cruz, Maria José Netto, Arturo Carrera, Guilherme Lima, Abraham Rocha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2009-08-01
Series:Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo
Subjects:
Lymph scrotum
Lymphatic filariasis
Morbidity control
Scrotal lesion
Wuchereria bancrofti
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