The African eye worm: current understanding of the epidemiology, clinical disease, and treatment of loiasis
M Ramharter, J Butler, G Mombo-Ngoma… - The Lancet Infectious …, 2024 - thelancet.com
Loa loa, the African eye worm, is a filarial pathogen transmitted by blood-sucking flies of the
genus Chrysops. Loiasis primarily affects rural populations residing in the forest and …
genus Chrysops. Loiasis primarily affects rural populations residing in the forest and …
[HTML][HTML] Analysis of diagnostic test outcomes in a large loiasis cohort from an endemic region: Serological tests are often false negative in hyper-microfilaremic …
L Veletzky, KA Eberhardt, J Hergeth… - PLOS Neglected …, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Background The parasitic disease loiasis is associated with significant morbidity and
mortality. Individuals with hyper-microfilaremia (greater than 20,000 microfilariae per mL of …
mortality. Individuals with hyper-microfilaremia (greater than 20,000 microfilariae per mL of …
[HTML][HTML] Low diagnostic performance of thick blood smears of 50 µl in comparison with direct examination of 10 µl blood and the leukoconcentration technique of 5ml …
NP M'Bondoukwé, M Owono-Medang… - Parasites & …, 2024 - Springer
Background The aim of this study was to determine performance indicators of thick blood
smears of 50 µl (TBS-50), following the Standards for the Reporting of Diagnostic Accuracy …
smears of 50 µl (TBS-50), following the Standards for the Reporting of Diagnostic Accuracy …
[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of knowledge, attitude and practice towards loiasis in the rural community of Sindara, in central African Gabon
TR Hildebrandt, SD Davi, AL Kabwende… - PLOS Neglected …, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Background More than 20 million people are infected with L. loa, and around 40 million live
in high or intermediate-risk areas in West-and Central Africa. Although loiasis is associated …
in high or intermediate-risk areas in West-and Central Africa. Although loiasis is associated …
Epidemiology and Public Health Importance
M Boussinesq - Loa loa: Latest Advances in Loiasis Research, 2024 - Springer
This chapter presents information on the distribution of loiasis and factors explaining
variations in prevalence levels. Data on the cases reported from areas outside the classical …
variations in prevalence levels. Data on the cases reported from areas outside the classical …
Loiasis Disease Typical and Atypical Clinical Manifestations, Burden, and Local Aspects of the Disease
L Veletzky, WG Metzger - Loa loa: Latest Advances in Loiasis Research, 2024 - Springer
Loiasis is a multifaceted disease with numerous signs and symptoms. The typical symptoms
of “eyeworm”(subconjunctival migration of a Loa loa adult worm) and Calabar swelling occur …
of “eyeworm”(subconjunctival migration of a Loa loa adult worm) and Calabar swelling occur …
[PDF][PDF] Noé Patrick M'Bondoukwé1, Matthieu Owono‑Medang1, Marie Noëlle Moussavou‑Boussougou1, Yvan Akoue1, Valentin Migueba1, Dmitry Bulaev3, Anouk …
DP Mawili‑Mboumba, J Atsame, M Vaillant… - 2024 - parasitesandvectors.biomedcentral …
Background The aim of this study was to determine performance indicators of thick blood
smears of 50 µl (TBS‑50), following the Standards for the Reporting of Diagnostic Accuracy …
smears of 50 µl (TBS‑50), following the Standards for the Reporting of Diagnostic Accuracy …
Clinical and Epidemiological Features of Imported Loiasis found in Beijing
X Li, M Huang, Y Zou, F Wang, X Zheng, L Wang - 2024 - researchsquare.com
Background Loiasis, a filarial disease primarily affecting rural populations in forested and
adjacent savannah regions of central and west Africa, is rarely identified in China. There is a …
adjacent savannah regions of central and west Africa, is rarely identified in China. There is a …