Filariasis of the buccal mucosa: A diagnostic dilemma

• Main Authors: Seema Kurup (Author), Ravi Veeraraghavan (Author), Renju Jose (Author), Ushass Puthalath (Author)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Filariasis is an endemic disease in tropical and subtropical countries. Filarial nematodes can infect humans through vectors, commonly mosquitoes. Human infection can manifest as lymphatic filariasis, subcutaneous or pulmonary nodules and with eye involvement. Intra-oral presentation is very rare an...