Role of filariasis in endomyocardial fibrosis
Rao, C.K.; Kumar, S.
Journal of Communicable Diseases 14(2): 91-95
1982
ISSN/ISBN: 0019-5138 PMID: 7153486 Document Number: 188414
Endomyocardial fibrosis is reported to be associated with human filariasis in several endemic countries. The paper briefly reviews evidence for and against any aetiologic relationship. [AS].
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