Abstract

Lymphatic filariasis is caused by a nematode, namely, Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi and Brugia timori. Lymphatic filariasis is a spectrum of illness and can manifest as, asymptomatic microfilaria, acute lymphatic filariasis, chronic lymphatic filariasis, tropical pulmonary eosinophilia and some systemic manifestations which involves joint, heart, kidney, nerve etc. Here, we present a case of anasarca with nephritic syndrome caused by lymphatic filariasis which is a rare presentation and only few cases have been reported in India so far.

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