An Interesting Case of a Subcutaneous Nodule
ABSTRACT Human dirofilariasis is a zoonotic disease which is caused by the filarial nematodes, Dirofilaria repens and Dirofilaria immitis. Dirofilariae are transmitted to humans via mosquito bites. Human Dirofilariasis presents commonly as subcutaneous nodules, pulmonary nodules or nodules in t...
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Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2013-02-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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Online Access: | https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/2770/44-%204737_u.pdf |