A Rare Case of Lymphatic Filariasis
J. Vijay, N. Anuradha, Viknesh Prabhu, Patel Harshvardhan Anilbhai
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · pp. 30–32 · Published 21 Dec 2021
10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i60B34582Abstract
Lymphatic filariasis is a parasitic infection caused by Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi and Brugia timori.Asymptomatic microfilaria, acute lymphatic filariasis, chronic lymphatic filariasis, tropical pulmonary eosinophilia are the different presentations of lymphatic filariasis. Systemic manifestation can involve joint, kidney, heart and nerve. This article is a case report of lymphatic filariasis with a rare presentation of anasarca and nephritic syndrome.
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