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What is the definition of Acanthocheilonemiasis?
Acanthocheilonemiasis is a rare tropical filarial (nematode, or worms) parasitic infectious disease caused by Acanthocheilonema perstans. The parasite is transmitted to humans through the bite of small flies (A. coliroides) mainly found in Africa.
What are the symptoms of Acanthocheilonemiasis?
Individuals infected with acanthocheilonemiasis may initially have no symptoms. When symptoms do appear, these may include red, itchy skin (pruritis), swelling under the skin (edema), muscle pain, chest pain, abdominal pain, enlarged liver and spleen (hepatosplenomegaly), inflammation of the lining of the lungs (pleuritis), and inflammation of the membranes around the heart (pericarditis). In some individuals with acanthocheilonemiasis, large adult worms may be present in the abdomen, lungs, or heart, causing inflammation. A common finding in individuals infected with acanthocheilonemiasis is abnormally high granular white blood cells (eosinophilia).
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What are the current treatments for Acanthocheilonemiasis?
While mild acanthocheilonemiasis infection usually does not require treatment, the treatment for a symptomatic acanthocheilonemiasis infection is anti-filarial drugs, such as ivermectin or diethyl-carbamazine. Some patients may require surgery to remove large adult worms.
Who are the top Acanthocheilonemiasis Local Doctors?
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Felicity E. Lumb
Distinguished in Acanthocheilonemiasis
Felicity E. Lumb
Glasgow, SCT, GB 

Felicity Lumb practices in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Ms. Lumb is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acanthocheilonemiasis. Her top areas of expertise are Acanthocheilonemiasis, Spirurida Infections, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, and Secernentea Infections.

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Angela M. Ionica
Distinguished in Acanthocheilonemiasis
Angela M. Ionica
23 Iuliu Moldovan Street, 
Cluj-napoca, CJ, RO 

Angela Ionica practices in Cluj-napoca, Romania. Ms. Ionica is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acanthocheilonemiasis. Her top areas of expertise are Secernentea Infections, Acanthocheilonemiasis, Spirurida Infections, and Helminthiasis.

 
 
 
 
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James M. Doonan
Distinguished in Acanthocheilonemiasis
James M. Doonan
Glasgow, SCT, GB 

James Doonan practices in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Mr. Doonan is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acanthocheilonemiasis. His top areas of expertise are Acanthocheilonemiasis, Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Spirurida Infections, and Knee Replacement.

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