Previously diagnosis was based on detecting the presence of microfilariae on the blood film
Detection of circulating filarial antigen (CFA)
Ultrasound
Lymphangiography may also be performed. This reveals the patency in the main vessels of the lower limbs and may show that the para-aortic vessels are dilated.
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