A case report of Brugian filariasis outside an endemic area in Thailand

• Main Authors: S. Yokmek, W. Warunyuwong, S. Rojanapanus, C. Jiraamornimit, J. J. Boitano, S. Wongkamchai
• Other Authors: Vector Borne Disease Control Center
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Agricultural and Biological Sciences; Immunology and Microbiology
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/30942
• Institution: Mahidol University

A 2-year-old boy living outside the endemic area of lymphatic filariasis in Surat Thani Province, Thailand, developed a high fever. To investigate the cause of his presenting symptoms, blood was collected and microfilariae were detected and identified as Brugia malayi using thick blood smear stainin...