Loaiasis

Introduction: Loaiasis

Description of Loaiasis

Loaiasis: A parasitic infection caused by the nematode Loa loa. The vector in the transmission of this infection is the horsefly (Tabanus) or the deerfly or mango fly (Chrysops). The larvae may be seen just beneath the skin or passing through the conjunctiva. Eye lesions are not uncommon. The disease is generally mild and painless.
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Loaiasis: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Loaiasis:

• Parasitic
• Parasitic disease
• Parasitic disorder
• Infection (1293 causes)
• Infection symptoms (1293 causes)
• Nematode
• Loa
• Vector

Terms associated with Loaiasis:

Terms Similar to Loaiasis:

• Loiasis
• Loa loa
• Eye worm
• Eyeworm

Source: Diseases Database

External links related to: Loaiasis

• eMedicine - Filariasis : Article by Aileen M Marty, MD
• Loa loa
• Loiasis - General Practice Notebook
• DPDx - Filariasis Image Library

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