Question
Microbiology Question on Epidemiology
In a patient presented with a fever and a positive filarial antigen test, what is the next appropriate method of management?
A
Bone marrow biopsy
B
DEC provocation test
C
Detection of microfilariae in the blood smear
D
Ultrasound of the scrotum
Answer
Detection of microfilariae in the blood smear
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C): Detection of microfilariae in the blood smear