| Literature DB >> 26470974 |
R S Desai1, N Pai, A P Nehete, J S Singh.
Abstract
Dirofilaria is parasitic nematodes of domestic and wild animals that can infect humans accidentally via vectors. Its occurrence in the oral cavity is extremely rare. The most frequent presentation of human dirofilariasis is a single submucosal nodule without signs of inflammation. We hereby, report a case of human dirofilariasis affecting the buccal mucosa in a 32-year-old farmer caused by D. repens.Entities:
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Year: 2015 PMID: 26470974 DOI: 10.4103/0255-0857.167342
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Indian J Med Microbiol ISSN: 0255-0857 Impact factor: 0.985