Early diagnosis of filarial pleural effusion.

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2003-07-24
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This paper describes a case of pleural effusion due to filariasis. Microfilaria of Wucheraria bancrofti were detected in the pleural fluid on cytological examination. Treatment with diethylcarbamazine cleared the pleural effusion.
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Marathe A, Handa V, Mehta GR, Mehta A, Shah PR. Early diagnosis of filarial pleural effusion. Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology. 2003 Jul-Sep; 21(3): 207-8
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https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/53557
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