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Correo Científico Médico 2012; 16 (2)

Presentation of a Patient with Lymphatic Filariasis Diagnosis

Montero VMP, Peregrin RS, Oro MJJ, Betancor PJ, Oro MLP

Language: Spanish
References: 8
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ABSTRACT

A 3-year-old male patient was attended at the Pediatric Services of Guido Valadares National Hospital of Timor Leste with clinical manifestations of lymphatic filariasis. A bibliographical revision on the topic was made and the criteria were established. The therapy, and the preventive measures for the disease were updated.


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