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Acute filarial myositis.

N K Sundaray1, A K Das, P C Sanchetee

  • 1Dept of Medicine, Command Hospital (Eastern Command) Calcutta.

The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
|October 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

An uncommon case of filariasis mimicked acute myositis. Prompt diagnosis and treatment with diethylcarbamazine led to complete recovery, highlighting its efficacy in filarial myositis.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Parasitology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Clinical Case Reports

Background:

  • Filariasis is a parasitic disease caused by thread-like nematodes.
  • Acute myositis is characterized by inflammation of skeletal muscles.
  • Filariasis presenting as myositis is rare, posing diagnostic challenges.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with symptoms suggestive of acute myositis.
  • Initial treatment with steroids and antihistamines proved ineffective.
  • Diagnostic confirmation revealed an underlying filarial infection.

Findings:

  • Diethylcarbamazine (DEC) is an effective antifilarial agent.
  • Early diagnosis of filariasis is crucial for appropriate management.
  • Successful treatment of filarial myositis with DEC was achieved.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering parasitic infections in myositis presentations.
  • Diethylcarbamazine should be considered in the treatment of filariasis-induced myositis.
  • Further research into uncommon presentations of filariasis is warranted.

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