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Preferred term

Loiasis  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A parasitic infection caused by the nematode Loa loa. The vector in the transmission of this infection is the horsefly (Tabanus) or the deerfly or mango fly (Chrysops). The larvae may be seen just beneath the skin or passing through the conjunctiva. Eye lesions are not uncommon. The disease is generally mild and painless.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Loaiasis
  • Loa loa Filariasis
  • Loa loa Infection

In other languages

  • French

  • Filariose à Loa-Loa
  • Infection à Loa Loa

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-KPPV04WW-T

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