Filariasis presenting as an upper arm swelling – an unusual presentation

<p>Filariasis is a chronic disabling parasitic disease causing a major public health problem in tropical areas of Southeast Asia. It is endemic in India, China, Nepal, Indonesia, parts of Asia and Africa. In Southeast Asia it is caused mainly by <em>W. bancrofti and Brugia</em> spe...

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Main Authors: Purbesh Adhikari, Paricha Upadhyaya, Sushil Dhakal, Mona Dahal, Soorya Bhattarai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Association of Clinical Pathologists of Nepal 2018-04-01
Series:Journal of Pathology of Nepal
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Online Access:https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/JPN/article/view/19461