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Mediciego 2016; 22 (1)

Lymphatic filariasis by Brugia. Case report

Aparicio ÁFE, Vega LY, Hidalgo ÁM, García MD, de la Paz MN, Martínez LF

Language: Spanish
References: 10
Page: 59-63
PDF size: 135.76 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Introduction: according to the World Health Organization, filariasis is –after leprosy– the second cause of permanent disability in the world with a global program for control in all zones or endemic areas.
Objective: to present a case of lymphatic filariasis by Brugia found at the Cuban Medical Mission in Africa, which can be useful as a reference for employees in any endemic region.
Case report: 3 years old patient admited with a history of being diagnosed of dermatitis located in the left leg, which was treated with topical antibiotics and antihistamines; he improved and was discharged. He returned with a clinical profile in acute phase: marked increasing of volume of the left leg, from the back of the foot to below the knee, hard and not let godet. He entered with presumptive diagnosis of cellulitis and possible filariasis, so he underwent a physical examination and specific complementary; however be negative finding microfilariae, the humoral and clinical profile was consistent with lymphatic filariasis by Brugia.
Conclusions: it is considered prudent, given suggestive profiles, to consider the possibility of lymphatic filariasis to establish the diagnosis early and avoid the patient against the consequences resulting in disability.


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