Loa loa infection is endemic in limited areas of West-Central Africa. Loiasis has been associated with excess mortality, but clinical studies on its treatment are scant, particularly outside endemic areas, due to the rarity of cases diagnosed.

Comparison of different drug regimens for the treatment of loiasis-A TropNet retrospective study

Angheben, Andrea;Guerriero, Massimo;Bisoffi, Zeno
2018-01-01

Abstract

Loa loa infection is endemic in limited areas of West-Central Africa. Loiasis has been associated with excess mortality, but clinical studies on its treatment are scant, particularly outside endemic areas, due to the rarity of cases diagnosed.
2018
LOA-LOA FILARIASIS; IMPORTED LOIASIS; ENDEMIC REGIONS; DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE; FEATURES
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