Brugia malayi - Filariasis on Microscopy What is ...

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Brugia malayi - Filariasis on Microscopy



What is Brugia malayi? It is a filarial parasitic worm that can cause swelling called lymphedema. The adult worms cause lymphatic scarring usually below the knee or elbows.



Rojelio Mejia, MD @Rojelio



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