Loiasis

Definition:

Loiasis is an infection with Loa loa, a filarial parasite found in central Africa transmitted by Chrysops fly bites. Loiasis is often asymptomatic.

References:

[1]. A Hoerauf, et al. Filariasis in Africa--treatment challenges and prospects. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2011 Jul;17(7):977-85. [Content Brief]

[2]. Jeannie J Padgett, et al. Loiasis: African eye worm. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 2008 Oct;102(10):983-9. [Content Brief]

[3]. M Boussinesq, et al. Loiasis. Ann Trop Med Parasitol. 2006 Dec;100(8):715-31. [Content Brief]

[4]. Moses J Bockarie, et al. Elimination of lymphatic filariasis: do we have the drugs to complete the job?. Curr Opin Infect Dis. 2010 Dec;23(6):617-20. [Content Brief]

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