Serpentine Movement of Filaria in Wet Mount Preparation: Aspirated from Breast Swelling
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Filariasis is a common health problem in India and South East Asia. Heavily infected states in India are Utter Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Gujrat. About 95% of cases of lymphatic filariasis are caused by infectious of Wuchereria bancrofti in world followed by Brugia malayi and Brugia timori [1]. In India most of the disease is caused by two nematodes W bancrofti and B. malayi [1]. It is transmitted by the bite of mosquito. Adult worms are found in the lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes of man only. The embryos (Microfilaria) circulate in the peripheral blood and sucked up by their appropriate intermediate host (mosquito). It is quite unusual to find adult worm in breast aspirates. Definitive diagnosis of lymphatic filariasis depends upon the demonstration of living parasites in the human body by night blood survey. Fine needle aspiration (FNA) is the best diagnostic tool for evaluation of palpable breast swelling. Lymphatic filariasis and its severe manifestations are prevented by making an early diagnosis and early treatment can be instituted. Case Report
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Serpentine Movement of Filaria in Wet Mount Preparation: Aspirated from Breast Swelling
Filariasis is a common health problem in India and South East Asia. Heavily infected states in India are Utter Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Gujrat. About 95% of cases of lymphatic filariasis are caused by infectious of Wuchereria bancrofti in world followed by Brugia malayi and Brugia timori [1]. In India most of the disease is caused by two nematode...
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