Loa loa filariasis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kalsang Dolma, M.B.B.S.[2]

Synonyms and keywords: African eye worm; loaiasis; loiasis; loaina; filaria loa; filaria lacrimalis; filaria subconjunctivalis; fugitive swellings; microfilaria diurnal

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• Cutaneous filariasis - Loa loa, onchocercia volvulus

• Preferred regimen (1): Doxycycline 150 μg/kg single dose
• Preferred regimen (2): (Doxycycline 100 mg PO qd for 6 weeks OR 200 mg PO qd for 4 weeks) THEN Ivermectin after 4-6 months 150 μg/kg single dose
• Preferred regimen (3): Doxycycline 200 mg PO qd for 6 weeks THEN Ivermectin after 4-6 months 150 μg/kg single dose

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• CDC Fact Sheet

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