Microflaria in Pleural Effusion - An Atypical Presentation
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS) - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 8
Abstract
Filariasis is a major public health problem in many areas of tropics and subtropics of Africa Western Pacifc, and parts of America affecting over 83 countries. It is a public health problem in India. The majority of cases found in India are attributed to infection by Wuchereria bancrofti, that mainly affects lymph nodes and lymphatic channels. Presence of flariasis in pleural fluid is an unusual fnding. In the present case report a female patient presented with sign and symptoms of haemorrhagic pleural effusion.
Authors and Affiliations
Debjani Basu| Tutor, Pathology, Bankura Sammilani Medical College & Hospital, Bankura, West Bengal, India, Rudranarayan Ray| Assistant Professor, Pathology, Bankura Sammilani Medical College & Hospital, Bankura, West Bengal, India Corresponding e-mail: rudranarayanray@gmail.com, Sounitra Biswas| Professor, Pathology, Bankura Sammilani Medical College & Hospital, Bankura, West Bengal, India, Pulak Kumar Jana| Professor, Chest Medicine, Bankura Sammilani Medical College & Hospital, Bankura, West Bengal, India
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