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Medical Conditions - Cutaneous Filariasis

Cutaneous filariasis is a parasitic infection caused by filarial nematodes. These filarial parasites are categorized into different groups based on the site of the adult worm stage habitat. Some of the clinical manifestations include papules, nodules, lichenification, skin pigment changes, and severe pruritus.

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I have scab-like painful lesions with a feeling of something moving under my skin. Why?

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