The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics 2006 , Vol 48 , Num 2
Filariasis in a child from southern Turkey: a case report
1Departments of Pediatrics, Baskent University, Adana Teaching and Medical Research Center, Adana, Turkey
2Infectious Diseases, Baskent University, Adana Teaching and Medical Research Center, Adana, Turkey
Cengiz N, Savaş L, Uslu Y, Anarat A. Filariasis in a child from southern Turkey: a case report. Turk J Pediatr 2006; 48: 152-154.

Filariasis is a parasitic condition in which the lymphatic system is invaded by filarial nematodes. The initial signs are those of lymphangitis and lymphadenitis. The manifestations include edema in the extremities and elephantiasis due to lymphatic obstruction. Filariasis is endemic to most parts of the world, but occurs only sporadically in Turkey. This report describes a case of filariasis in a child who presented with fever and extensive lower-extremity edema. Keywords : filariasis, elephantiasis, edema, children

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