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Subcutaneous dirofilariasis caused by
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- The prevalence of canine dirofilariasis in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Parasites & vectors · 2023Pooled it
- First molecular characterization ofFrontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2026Article
- The Brief Case:Journal of clinical microbiology · 2024Review
- Animal and Human Dirofilariasis in India and Sri Lanka: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2023Review
- Dirofilarial nodule as a differential diagnosis for subcutaneous lumps in children.Pediatric surgery international · 2022Article
- Opportunistic etiological agents causing lung infections: emerging need to transform lung-targeted delivery.Heliyon · 2022Review
- A study on canine dirofilariasis in selected areas of Sri Lanka.BMC research notes · 2022Article
- Molecular Characterization of Culturable Aerobic Bacteria in the Midgut of Field-CaughtBioMed research international · 2020Article
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Abstract
objectiveDirofilariasis is a parasitic infection caused by filarial nematodes belonging to the genus
methodA 1 year and 10 months old boy from Ragama, Gampaha District, Western Province of Sri Lanka, was presented to a private hospital with a painless, non-pruritic and ill-defined subcutaneous nodule on his right hypochondrial region of the anterior abdominal wall for 1 week. On examination, there was a non-tender swelling measuring 2 cm × 2 cm in the anterior abdominal wall, with surrounding mild redness. The patient was referred for ultrasound confirmation.
resultsThe ultrasound scan revealed a hypoechoic nodular lesion measuring 11 mm × 6 mm in the anterior abdominal wall. Parasitological examination on the excised nodule confirmed the presence of
conclusionIt is essential to record the human infections and increase the awareness about this infection, diagnostic tests and vector controlling measures, in order to reduce the disease prevalence through suppressing vector densities, proper diagnosis and patient care.
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