Loa loa is a filarial (arthropod -borne) nematode (roundworm) that causes Loa loa filariasis. Loa loa actually means "worm worm", but is commonly known as the "eye worm", as it localizes to the conjunctiva of the eye.

2022年8月16日 · Loiasis is a parasitic infection spread by biting flies in West and Central African rainforests. Many people who live in affected areas could have the infection and not know it. If you travel to or live in affected parts of Africa, it’s important to know the symptoms so you can receive treatment, if needed. What is loiasis?

Loa loa, a filarid nematode commonly referred to as the African eye worm. The vector for Loa loa filariasis are flies from two species of the genus Chrysops, C. silacea and C. dimidiata.

Loa loa filariasis, (Loiasis) is a skin and eye disease caused by the nematode worm Loa loa. Humans contract this disease through the bite of a deer fly (Chrysops spp.) or mango fly, the vectors for Loa loa.

Loiasis, or African eye worm, is caused by infection with the filarial parasite Loa loa. The parasite is transmitted by deerflies in the Chrysops genus, which breed in tropical rainforests in West and Central Africa.

2024年6月13日 · Prophylactic DEC (300 mg once a week) can be used to prevent infection in long-term travelers to endemic areas. There is some evidence that albendazole given twice daily for 21 days may be an effective treatment for loiasis that is refractory to DEC treatment. It also may be used to reduce microfilarial load prior to initiation of DEC treatment.

Unlike Onchocerciasis, Loa Loa does not damage visual acuity even while migrating through the eye; Parasite Lifecycle

罗阿丝虫病又称非洲眼虫病，由罗阿丝虫(Loa loa)引起。该病经斑虻(Chrysops fly)叮咬传播，流行于西非和中非地区。临床表现包括短暂性局部皮下肿胀[称为卡拉巴肿(Calabar swelling)]，以及成虫在球结膜下移行。

The Loa loa Initiative A BNITM – CERMEL Collaboration Loiasis is a more than neglected tropical disease affecting the rural communities of the rainforest and savannah regions of Central and parts of West Africa.

2024年4月14日 · Loa loa, commonly referred to as the African eye worm, is a nematode that resides in the blood and is parasitic to humans. This nematode is particularly noticeable when it traverses the conjunctiva of the eye. Therefore, it is essential to understand its lifecycle, transmission, and the disease it causes, known as loa loa filariasis or loiasis.