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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