Common Parasite With Uncommon Associations
2011
Filarial Infection in Hematologic Disorders
Sample size: 3
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Sonal Jain, Monica Jasmita Tyagi, Seema Sharma
Primary Institution: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Hypothesis
Can filarial infections be associated with hematologic malignancies?
Conclusion
Filarial infections can be found incidentally in patients with hematologic malignancies, and should not be overlooked.
Supporting Evidence
- Filarial infection is endemic in some parts of India.
- Microfilariae were found in bone marrow smears of patients with hematologic malignancies.
- Two of the three cases had an immunocompromised state.
Takeaway
Sometimes, people with blood cancers can also have a common parasite without knowing it, and doctors need to check for it.
Methodology
Case reports of three patients with hematologic disorders where filarial infection was detected.
Limitations
The study is based on a small number of cases.
Participant Demographics
Three male patients aged 40 to 71 years.
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