An Asymptomatic Tropical Infection in a Pregnancy Complicated by a Hematological Neoplasm-accidental Passenger or Effect of Immunosuppression?
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Jan 13, 2021
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33-36
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Sammya Bhowmick
Department of Laboratory Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
Chandan Mishra
Department of Laboratory Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
S. Arulselvi
Department of Laboratory Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Tushar Sehgal
Department of Laboratory Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Abstract
Lymphatic filariasis is a vector borne infection classified under the WHO category of Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD). It is a major public health concern globally. This study describes this vector-borne infection in a young pregnant lady, a known case of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) on chemotherapy. Such an association is hitherto unreported.
Keywords:
Chronic myeloid leukemia, Lymphatic filariasis, neglected tropical disease, pregnancy
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Bhowmick, S., Mishra, C., Arulselvi, S., & Sehgal, T. (2021). An Asymptomatic Tropical Infection in a Pregnancy Complicated by a Hematological Neoplasm-accidental Passenger or Effect of Immunosuppression?. International Blood Research & Reviews, 11(4), 33-36. https://doi.org/10.9734/ibrr/2020/v11i430138
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