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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?
Advanced in Acanthocheilonemiasis
Dr. David R. Fermin
Cardiology | Transplant Surgery
Advanced in Acanthocheilonemiasis
Dr. David R. Fermin
Cardiology | Transplant Surgery

Corewell Health Heart Optimization And Evaluation Center - Bradford

2902 Bradford Street Northeast, 
Grand Rapids, MI 
616-885-5200
Experience:
20+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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David Fermin is a Cardiologist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Fermin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acanthocheilonemiasis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Fermin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Fermin is currently accepting new patients.

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Felicity E. Lumb
Distinguished in Acanthocheilonemiasis
Felicity E. Lumb
Glasgow, SCT, GB 

Felicity Lumb practices practicing medicine in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Ms. Lumb is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acanthocheilonemiasis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses 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 practicing medicine in Cluj-napoca, Romania. Ms. Ionica is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acanthocheilonemiasis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Secernentea Infections, Acanthocheilonemiasis, Spirurida Infections, and Helminthiasis.

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