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Lymphatic filariasis among children in Orissa.

Authors :
Kerketta AS
Babu BV
Mohapatra SS
Kar SK
Source :
Indian pediatrics [Indian Pediatr] 2009 Mar; Vol. 46 (3), pp. 261.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

We report clinical presentation of all forms of overt and acute forms of lymphatic filariasis among 54 children, who attended filariasis clinic at state headquarters hospital of Orissa, India. Lymphedema was the most common presentation, observed even at a young age of 2 years.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0019-6061
Volume :
46
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Indian pediatrics
Publication Type :
Editorial & Opinion
Accession number :
19346576