Oral dirofilariasis.
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2015-10
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Dirofilaria is parasitic nematodes of domestic and wild animals that can infect humans accidentally via vectors.
Its occurrence in the oral cavity is extremely rare. The most frequent presentation of human dirofilariasis is a single
submucosal nodule without signs of inflammation. We hereby, report a case of human dirofilariasis affecting the buccal
mucosa in a 32‑year‑old farmer caused by D. repens.
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Buccal mucosa, Dirofilaria, nematode, oral
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Desai R S, Pai N, Nehete A P, Singh J S. Oral dirofilariasis. Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology. 2015 Oct-Dec; 33(4): 593-596.