Filariasis in a child from southern Turkey: a case report.
Filariasis is a parasitic condition in which the lymphatic system is invaded by filarial nematodes. The initial signs are those of lymphangitis and lymphadenitis. The manifestations include edema in the extremities and elephantiasis due to lymphatic obstruction. Filariasis is endemic to most parts of the world, but occurs only sporadically in Turkey. This report describes a case of filariasis in a child who presented with fever and extensive lower-extremity edema.
Cengiz
Nurcan
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Department of Pediatrics, Baskent University, Adana Teaching and Medical Research Center, Turkey.
Savaş
Lütfü
L
Uslu
Yasemin
Y
Anarat
Ali
A
D015766:Albendazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000871:Anthelmintics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology; D004605:Elephantiasis, Filarial / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D005334:Fever / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D014421:Turkey
D000871:Anthelmintics; D015766:Albendazole