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What is the definition of Loiasis?

Loiasis is a form of filariasis (see this term), caused by the parasitic worm Loa loa, endemic to the forest and savannah regions of Central and Western Africa. Loiasis may either be asymptomatic or manifest as a large, transient area of localized, non-erythematous subcutaneous edema (Calabar swellings), adult worm migration through the sub-conjunctiva (''African eye worm'') and pruritus. Generalized itching, hives, muscle pains, arthralgias, fatigue, and adult worms visibly migrating under the surface of the skin may be observed. Severe complications such as encephalopathy have been reported in highly infected individuals receiving ivermectin during mass drug administration programs for the control of onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis (see these terms).

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What are the alternative names for Loiasis?

Loiasis
Mansonelliasis
African eye worm
Loa loa filariasis
Mansonella perstans infections
Mansonellosis

Who are the top Loiasis Local Doctors?

Joseph Kamgno

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Centre De Recherche Sur Les Filarioses Et Autres Maladies Tropicales (CRFilMT)

Yaoundé, CM

Joseph Kamgno practices in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Kamgno is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Loiasis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Loiasis, Onchocerciasis, Spirurida Infections, and Secernentea Infections.

Samuel Wanji

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University Of Buea

Buea, SW, CM

Samuel Wanji practices in Buea, Cameroon. Wanji is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Loiasis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mansonelliasis, Loiasis, Spirurida Infections, and Secernentea Infections.

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Michel Boussinesq

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Université De Montpellier

Institut De Recherche Pour Le Développement, Montpellier University,

Montpellier, FR

Michel Boussinesq practices in Montpellier, France. Boussinesq is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Loiasis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spirurida Infections, Onchocerciasis, Loiasis, and Secernentea Infections.

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What are the latest Loiasis Clinical Trials?

Randomized Clinical Trial, Double-blind, Single-dose Drug and Escalating Infection Intensities, Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Moxidectin 2 mg, Ivermectin-controlled, in Loa Loa Microfilaremic Patients

Enrollment Status: Recruiting

Publish Date: September 07, 2022

Intervention Type: Drug

Study Phase: Phase 2

Summary: This study aims at evaluating the safety and efficacy of Moxidectin 2 mg in patients with low intensities of microfilariae of Loa loa.

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Evaluation of the Diagnosis Performances of DEC LTS-2 Skin Patch for Onchocerciasis in Central Africa

Enrollment Status: Not yet recruiting

Publish Date: December 09, 2021

Intervention Type: Diagnostic Test

Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: This study aims at evaluating the diagnosis performances of the LTS-2 DEC patch for onchocerciasis compared to the gold standard which are the skin snips. This study will be conducted in Cameroon in two different areas : Ngog-Mapubi and Bafia Health Districts (one area only endemic for onchocerciasis, and one area endemic for both loiasis and onchocerciasis).

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

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