Filariasis in a child from southern Turkey: a case report
Filariasis is a parasitic condition in which the lymphatic system is invaded by filarial nematodes. The initial signs are those of lymphangitis and lymphadenitis. The manifestations include edema in the extremities and elephantiasis due to lymphatic obstruction. Filariasis is endemic to most...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hacettepe University Institute of Child Health
2006-04-01
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| Series: | The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics |
| Online Access: | https://turkjpediatr.org/article/view/2618 |
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