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2020-08-29 11:44:08
My mother has swollen legs for more than a year. In her reports it said that no hemoparasites are seen. Does that means she is not suffering from Filaria?? Please reply ASAP
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In filariasis parasites need not always be seen - if the lower limb is swollen and clinically it fits in to filariasis - it will still count

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