Marathe, AHanda, VMehta, G RMehta, AShah, P R2003-07-242009-05-282003-07-242009-05-282003-07-24Marathe 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): 207-8http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/53557This 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.engJournal Article