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Subcutaneous dirofilariasis in children—An emerging zoonotic nematodal infection: A case series

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Key clinical Message Human subcutaneous dirofilariasis is an infection caused by filarial worms. Due to the recent rise of human disease, it is considered as an emerging zoonosis. Most of the cases in children recorded in India had ocular infection; very few subcutaneous cases of dirofilariasis have been reported in children.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.7604

Authors: K. O. Varghese Tharakan, Chandana Chandran, Maanasi Pranala, Vivek Sanker, Umang Gupta

Institution: Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College and Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,650