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; calabar swellings; fugitive swellings; microfilaria diurnal.
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Loa loa filariasis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
External links
- Introductory guide to Loiasis at Loa Loa - The African Eye Worm By: L. Borg. Stanford University, USA.
- Loa Loa: a cutaneous filarial parasite of humans. The Filarial Genome Network
- A to Z Guide to Parasitology. Volume 10. The Blood Nematodes. By: M. Arcari, A. Baxendine and C. E. Bennett. University of Tehehehe! Southampton, UK.
- Filariasis. eMedicine.