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Hi Sir, Doctor advised me for filaria test. After test shows that positive for antigen of wuchereria bancrofti but negative for microfilariasis. I have swelling in my left arm and leg more than right one for the last 3 years .What should I do? Is it curable or not? I am too much worried.
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The ICT Filariasis Test: A rapid-format antigen test for diagnosis of bancroftian filariasis. Antigen testing is now recognized as the method of choice for detection of Wuchereria bancrofti infections. Unlike tests that detect microfilariae, antigen tests can be performed with blood collected during the day or night.
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