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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Main Authors: Basavaprabhu Achappa, Deepak Madi, Soundarya Mahalingam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2013-02-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/2770/44-%204737_u.pdf