Abstract: Filariasis is a disease group caused by filariae that affects humans and animals. Of the hundreds of described filarial parasites,only 8 species cause natural infections in humans. In this, repeated episodes of inflammation and lymphedema lead to lymphatic damage, chronic swelling and elephantiasis of the legs, arms, scrotum, vulva and breasts.
Case presentation: A 72 year old male patient admitted in the hospital with chief complaints of fever, lower right limb swellingand testicular pain with testicular swelling (mild). Upon laboratory investigations, it was found to be lymphatic filariasis.
Discussion and Conclusion: More than 120 million people are infected. Imaging Ultrasound plays an important role in diagnosing filariasis. This case report deals with swelling of left lower limb and scrotum. The clinical manifestations of filariasis vary from person to person depending upon course of infection and worm load. Simple and cost-effective control strategies should be developed.
Publication Year: 2019
Publication Date: 2019-06-30
Language: en
Type: article
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