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

Overview[edit | edit source]

Historical Perspective[edit | edit source]

Pathophysiology[edit | edit source]

Causes[edit | edit source]

Differentiating Loa Loa Filariasis from other Diseases[edit | edit source]

Epidemiology and Demographics[edit | edit source]

Risk Factors[edit | edit source]

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis[edit | edit source]

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

• Cutaneous filariasis - Loa loa, onchocercia volvulus^[1][2]

• 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

Case Studies[edit | edit source]

Case #1

External Links[edit | edit source]

• CDC Fact Sheet

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