First detection of human dirofilariasis in South Africa.
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ABSTRACT: Humans are occasionally inadvertently infected with dirofilariae, the zoonotic nematodes. We report two cases of human dirofilariasis in South Africa, an area apparently non-endemic for this infection. Dirofilariasis is frequently misdiagnosed, so increased awareness of this entity in areas that are non-endemic is essential for prevention of inappropriate investigations and invasive therapy.
SUBMITTER: Moodley K
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4387369 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Feb
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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