Oral dirofilariasis.
Indian J Med Microbiol
;
2015 Oct-Dec; 33(4): 593-596
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-176523
ABSTRACT
Dirofilaria is parasitic nematodes of domestic and wild animals that can infect humans accidentally via vectors. Its occurrence in the oral cavity is extremely rare. The most frequent presentation of human dirofilariasis is a single submucosal nodule without signs of inflammation. We hereby, report a case of human dirofilariasis affecting the buccal mucosa in a 32‑year‑old farmer caused by D. repens.
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English
Journal:
Indian J Med Microbiol
Journal subject:
Microbiology
Year:
2015
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Article
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