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'''Loa loa filariasis''' is a [[skin]] and [[eye]] disease caused by the [[nematode]] [[worm]], [[loa loa filaria]]. Humans contract this disease through the bite of a [[horsefly]]. The [[Deer fly]] and the [[Cordylobia anthropophaga|Mango fly]]are also vectors for Loa loa. The disease can cause red itchy swellings below the skin called [[Calabar swellings]]. | '''Loa loa filariasis''' is a [[skin]] and [[eye]] disease caused by the [[nematode]] [[worm]], [[loa loa filaria]]. Humans contract this disease through the bite of a [[horsefly]]. The [[Deer fly]] and the [[Cordylobia anthropophaga|Mango fly]]are also vectors for Loa loa. The disease can cause red itchy swellings below the skin called [[Calabar swellings]]. | ||
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Overview
Loa loa filariasis is a skin and eye disease caused by the nematode worm, loa loa filaria. Humans contract this disease through the bite of a horsefly. The Deer fly and the Mango flyare also vectors for Loa loa. The disease can cause red itchy swellings below the skin called Calabar swellings.