Microfilariae, a Common Parasite in an Unusual Site: A Case Report with Literature Review

Microfilariae, a Common Parasite in an Unusual Site: A Case Report with Literature Review

Filariasis is common in tropical countries. Wuchereria bancrofti is the most common parasite which causes lymphatic filariasis in India. This paper reports the finding of microfilariae in cervicovaginal smear of a 61-year-old post menopausal woman with a brief review of literature. There are limit...

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Main Authors: C.S. ROHINI DHANYA, H.T. JAYAPRAKASH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2016-04-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Subjects:
cervicovaginal smear
filariasis
postmenopausal woman
Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/7563/16042_CE(RA1)_F(T)_PF1(VIAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf

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